Think about this. According to a report from Feeding America, Map the Meal Gap 2023, 100% of counties and congressional districts have food insecurity. People are facing hunger.
The USDA defines food insecurity as “the lack of access, at times, to enough food for an active, healthy life.”
Levels of food insecurity vary by race, ethnicity, poverty, unemployment, and other factors. It is higher among Black and Latino populations compared to white populations in more than 9 out of every 10 counties. While SNAP food assistance programs help, there are still 1 in 3 people who do not qualify for these benefits. Many rural communities have the highest rates of food insecurity.
Learn more at feedingamerica.org.
