Istat reports that food prices in Italy surged by 25% since 2021, profoundly affecting low-income families.Recent data indicates that one in three families has to reduce spending on groceries due to rising costs, particularly for essentials like milk and bread, which have increased significantly.Additionally, a report shows that the risk of poverty has risen to 18.9%, exceeding the EU average and highlighting disparities in income distribution and inflationary pressures stemming from external factors such as the ongoing effects of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.