Food Insecurity in Latino Communities

Latino communities experience hunger at a much higher rate

Latino communities experience unique challenges and are more likely to face hunger than non-Hispanic white communities. In 2021, 17% of all Latinos in the United States were food insecure.

Latino Hunger Facts

Racial prejudice and language, education, and cultural barriers create inequalities that make Latino communities more impacted by food insecurity.
In 2021, Latinos were 2.5 times more likely to experience food insecurity than white individuals. 1 in 6 Hispanic individuals experienced food insecurity.
Latino children are more than twice as likely to face hunger as white children. In 2021, 18.5% experienced food insecurity.
At the local level, food insecurity among Latinos is higher than white individuals in 99% of counties. See how hunger looks in your local community with Map the Meal Gap.

To address food insecurity in Latino communities, Feeding America is working with national organizations such as UnidosUS to meet local needs and address the root causes of inequality.

Latino Hunger Stats:

2.5 times

more likely to experience food insecurity than white individuals.

1 in 6

Hispanic individuals experience food insecurity.

18.5%

of Latino children experienced food insecurity in 2021.

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