The Hunger Blog

Hunger. Food insecurity. Charitable food participation. What do these all mean?There are many different numbers about how the pandemic affected people's ability to keep food on the table. It isn't...

Updated 9/8/21What’s Happening?On Sunday, August 29, 2021, Hurricane Ida made landfall about 60 miles south of New Orleans, Louisiana as a Category 4 storm. With sustained winds of up to...

Many of us remember being “broke” college students with tight grocery budgets and knowledge of all the best student discounts. But for the 39 percent of U.S. undergrads who are...

As a mom, one of my greatest joys is watching my kids thrive — it’s something every family deserves. Unfortunately, millions of children are struggling to learn and grow because...

According to the U.S. Census of Agriculture, Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders comprise less than 1 percent of the farming population. More than 95 percent of full-time farm operators in the...

A bulging stomach. A boney frame. That’s what many people imagine when they think about the impact of hunger on the body. And it’s true, extreme hunger and malnourishment can...

The coronavirus pandemic changed so much in our lives, from where we work to how we buy our groceries. For hardworking families across America, the economic impact of the pandemic...

As harsh winter weather blankets much of the United States in ice, snow and cold temperatures, Feeding America and food banks across the country are responding to ensure our neighbors...

While many food banks and food pantries still welcome volunteers with extra safety measures, some of us may prefer to help from the comfort of our home. Becoming a virtual...