Monday, Sep 13 2021
Vince Hall has been named Chief Government Relations Officer (CGRO) at Feeding America, the nation’s largest domestic hunger-relief organization
Wednesday, Sep 8 2021
With the release of the Household Food Security in the United States in 2020 report by the US Department of Agriculture (USDA), which showed that overall food insecurity rates did not increase in 2020 from the previous year, we now know that this massive public/private response to hunger during the pandemic was successful in mitigating food insecurity rates across the country.
Wednesday, Sep 1 2021
Feeding America announced today new analysis that estimates at least 60 million people turned to food banks, food pantries, and other private food assistance programs in 2020 in the midst of the health and economic crisis caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Thursday, Aug 26 2021
For Hunger Action Month this September, the Feeding America nationwide network of food banks will come together to inspire people to take action and raise awareness of people facing the impossible...
Wednesday, Aug 18 2021
Feeding America released The State of Senior Hunger in America in 2019, a study about seniors facing hunger in the United States. The report measures food insecurity among seniors at the national level and provides rates of senior hunger in each of the 50 states and the District of Columbia and for 51 large metropolitan areas.
Monday, Aug 16 2021
Modernizing SNAP to reflect rising food prices and the actual costs to feed a family in the 21st century will help millions of families afford a healthy, nutritious diet. Learn more about the new increase to monthly SNAP benefits.
Monday, Jul 26 2021
Today, Feeding America, the nation’s largest domestic hunger-relief organization, announced a $1.7 million investment from Starbucks in equitable food access grants to help increase access to...
Tuesday, Jul 20 2021
Feeding America launched an online grocery ordering system, OrderAhead, a discreet and convenient click-and-collect grocery ordering system that reduces the physical and social barriers encountered by neighbors facing food insecurity.
Wednesday, Jun 23 2021
Feeding America announced a $1 million grant from the Anthem Foundation to expand the 'Food is Medicine' program, helping food banks and health care partners screen for and address food insecurity.
Thursday, Jun 10 2021
Congress has a critical opportunity to ensure the summer months aren’t hungry months by passing legislation that will provide more children with more food. Learn more.