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GoFundMe increasingly being used to fundraise for basic economic needs like food, housing

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GoFundMe’s 2025 "Year in help" review found that its crowdfunding platform was increasingly used by Americans to fundraise for basic economic needs."Monthly bills" was the second-fastest growing category on the platform behind "Charity."The review found that the most common words in fundraiser descriptions this year were "work," "food," "bill," "home," "care," and "love."GoFundMe said essential expense fundraising increased by 20% and more fundraisers were started for food banks than any other community cause.IN A SNAP, TRUMP BLAMED FOR BLOCKING FOOD ASSISTANCE TO LOW-INCOME FAMILIES"For examp...

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