Many Australians are resorting to eating out of bins and not eating enough to afford housing.
Ann, a struggling mother, said she rarely even eats a meal a day.
She has revealed to a Current Affair that she has switched from household electric appliances to camping cooktop and oven.
She said she resorted to using a camping stove to cut down on her electricity bills.
Ann, who has four children, said she was not able to afford a television and that her kids used to sit on bean bags due to her lack of a lounge.
Ann said it was heartbreaking to see her kids not eating because she knows that they are hungry.
According to the Salvation Army, it is receiving an increasing number of requests for assistance due to the rising cost of living and the housing crisis.
According to Major Kylie Collinson, the number of people coming to the organization’s shelters has increased significantly due to the high cost of living.
A survey conducted by the Salvos revealed that almost everyone is struggling to afford food, housing, and utilities.
Around 63 percent of the respondents stated that they had skipped meals, and one in four had consumed expired food.
Also, about 20% had resorted to eating from bins.