Feeding America today issued the following statement in response to the USDA Food-Insecurity Report
Statement Attributable to Diana Aviv, CEO of Feeding America:
“The USDA announced yesterday that the number of food-insecure Americans fell last year from 48 million to 42 million, including 13 million children.
“While it is indeed good news that there has been a significant decline in the number of households who are food insecure, the fact that 1 in 6 children do not have consistent access to adequate amounts of healthy, nutritious food should be of great concern to all Americans.
“These findings are proof that the public and private sectors must continue to work together to address the needs of everyone facing hunger.
“We must, in particular, ensure that the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and other Federal nutrition programs remain fully funded.”
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Feeding America is committed to an America where no one is hungry. We support tens of millions of people who experience food insecurity to get the food and resources they say they need to thrive as part of a nationwide network of food banks, statewide food bank associations, food pantries and meal programs. We also invest in innovative solutions to increase equitable access to nutritious food, advocate for legislation that improves food security and work to address factors that impact food security, such as health, cost of living and employment. We partner with people experiencing food insecurity, policymakers, organizations, and supporters, united with them in a movement to end hunger. Visit FeedingAmerica.org to learn more.