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The purpose of this study was to investigate whether there was a difference between the opinions of those \u201cat risk\u201d and stakeholders. A total of seven focus groups (two stakeholder groups n = 10, five \u201cat-risk\u201d groups n = 34) and three interviews (stakeholders n = 3) were conducted to ascertain perceptions. Thematic analysis generated 329 (209 \u201cat-risk\u201d and 120 stakeholder) coded statements related to food insecurity drivers. Respondents were in agreement for the majority of factors, and limited income was considered the primary driver of food insecurity. However, there were notable deviations in the perceived importance of certain drivers, particularly around the price of food and the lack of food literacy. 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