Key aspects of food poverty include:

1. Inadequate Access to Nutritious Food: People facing food poverty may have access only to cheap, unhealthy food or no access to food at all, leading to poor nutrition and related health problems.
2. Affordability Issues: The inability to afford adequate food, particularly in areas where the cost of living is high or where food prices have risen, can push households into food poverty.
3. Social Exclusion: Food poverty often correlates with broader poverty and social exclusion, meaning that people might also lack access to the knowledge, skills, or facilities to prepare food, such as cooking appliances or refrigeration.
4. Vulnerability: Certain groups, such as children, the elderly, unemployed individuals, or low-income families, are often more vulnerable to food poverty due to their limited income or social support networks.

Food poverty can lead to long-term physical and mental health issues, including malnutrition, obesity (due to reliance on cheaper, calorie-dense foods), and stress associated with food insecurity. It's part of a broader issue of poverty, inequality, and social justice