New survey data shows food insecurity is rising sharply among California families with young children. The Stanford RAPID Survey Project found 47% of parents with children under 6 reported struggling to afford enough food in January, the highest level since the project began tracking the issue in 2024. Parents reported cutting meal sizes, skipping meals, and struggling to buy balanced food as inflation continues to hit family budgets. One parent told researchers they were going hungry so their children could eat.