Hunger in America
For 40 years, Feeding America has been the trusted source on research and reporting, publishing overall and child hunger annually, down to the county level.
Facts about Hunger in America
Everyone needs nutritious food to thrive. And while people are working hard to provide for themselves and their families, millions of people everywhere are food insecure.
47
Million
People.
Million
People.
Millions of people in the US don't have enough food to eat or don't have access to healthy food. This is a big problem. Together, we can solve it.
1 in 5
Children
100% of Counties
3x Inequality
50+ Million
Real Stories of Hunger
Meet the people behind the statistics—neighbors facing hunger and the strength that carries them forward.
Alyson, Hawaii Food Bank Beneficiary
What Causes Hunger?
Feeding America’s research team has identified three systemic barriers at the root of hunger. Explore those issues below.
Community Factors
Community Factors
Income-Related Factors
Income-Related Factors
High Cost of Living
High Cost of Living
Systemic Barriers to Opportunity
Systemic Barriers to Opportunity
Health-Related Factors
Health-Related Factors
Feeding America’s Mission is to End Hunger.
A Bold Aspiration
Every community and each person within it has access to the food and resources they need to thrive.
The food insecurity rate is 5% by 2030 and disparities by race and place are cut in half.
1 in 7 Individuals
6.6 Billion Meals
98% of Donations
4.7 Billion Pounds
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