More people crowdfunded for basic needs like food and housing in 2025, GoFundMe reports Nation Dec 9, 2025 5:06 PM EST

NEW YORK (AP) — More and more people are turning to GoFundMe for help covering the cost of housing, food and other basic needs.

The for-profit crowdfunding platform’s annual “Year in Help” report, released Tuesday, underscored ongoing concerns around affordability. The number of fundraisers started to help cover essential expenses such as rent, utilities and groceries jumped 20%, according to the company’s 2025 review, after already quadrupling last year. “Monthly bills” were the second fastest-growing category behind individual support for nonprofits.

The number of “essentials” fundraisers has increased over the last three years in all of the company’s major English-

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