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Food insecurity affects every community in the U.S. Feeding America’s Map the Meal Gap study is a powerful tool to understand local impact and take action. Visit https://lnkd.in/ebwxtVsW to learn how food insecurity impacts your community.

Did you know?  1 in 8 U.S. households struggle with hunger and food insecurity, according to the USDA. It's time to take action! Learn more about the challenges and how we can make a difference together.🤝 Read the full article👇 #FeedAmerica #EndHunger #FoodInsecurity #SupportCommunities

Feeding America recently released our Map the Meal Gap Study—an annual, comprehensive view of how food insecurity varies across the U.S. As the only national study to provide county-level estimates of food insecurity and food costs, this study is a powerful tool for all of us to use to better understand hunger in our communities. It shows that food insecurity exists in every county, parish and congressional district in this nation, but it isn’t experienced equally. Food insecurity levels vary across regions, influenced by factors like unemployment and poverty rates as well as policies and practices rooted in history that continue to hold people back today. Some of the highest food insecurity exists right here in South Florida. This reality propels the mission and work that we do at Feeding South Florida®. Learn more about the results of the study here https://lnkd.in/eE_fB7im If you'd like to become a part of the solution in collaboration with Feeding South Florida, please contact me: [email protected] or 954-518-1818.

According to the latest report from Feeding America, 13.4% of Southeast Nebraskans are experiencing food insecurity. This staggering number means 64,510 neighbors—including 20,320 kids—may not know where their next meal will come from. This new data from the Map the Meal Gap 2024 study reveals a 34% increase in food insecurity in Southeast Nebraska from the year prior, highlighting the growing demand for food assistance and the importance of community support. For more information on food insecurity in Southeast Nebraska and other places, visit: https://lnkd.in/gWuwVMh

Food insecurity affects more people than we might realize, even in our own communities. The 2022 "Map the Meal Gap" study by Feeding America revealed alarming numbers for Long Island. It reported a staggering 58.3% increase in food-insecure individuals, totaling 221,190 people. The study also highlighted a 63.4% increase in children experiencing food insecurity, reaching 44,780 in 2022. Unfortunately, with rising food inflation, the situation is likely to worsen. Let's raise awareness and work towards combating food insecurity together. #FoodInsecurity #CommunitySupport

The number of people worldwide facing acute food insecurity and needing urgent assistance rose to over 257 million in 2022, marking a 146 per cent increase since 2016. Learn more in this new #WMR2024 chapter: 👉 https://bit.ly/4avXRn3  

Tackling food insecurity is not just about putting food on a plate; it is a public health issue. The Income Security for Food Security Campaign is an important movement to demand change. 18% of households in our community are food insecure. The inability to access food directly impacts our physical and mental health and is linked to higher rates of depression, stress, and anxiety Nobody should have to choose between eating and paying for other basic needs. Food insecurity can affect anyone, anytime. Together, we can call on the Ontario government to improve income policies to tackle the root cause of food insecurity. #DemandChange. Learn more, share, and sign the petition today. https://lnkd.in/gHQgnW-F

The Impact of Hunger: A Powerful Reminder We need to shift our mindset from sympathy to action. Supporting food security programs, advocating for fair wages, and eliminating food waste can create real change. Let’s do our part—big or small—to ensure no one has to endure this kind of hurt. Because hunger shouldn’t have a place in today’s world. #HungerAwareness #FoodSecurity #EndHunger #ImpactfulChange

As the head of the Regional Food Bank of Northeastern New York I see firsthand each day the impact of food insecurity in Upstate New York. This year, over 90,000 more individuals in our service area are facing challenges accessing enough food for a healthy life, according to Feeding America's ‘Map the Meal Gap’ Study. These new findings are stunning and upsetting. These numbers underscore the urgent need to address hunger across the nation and within every county in New York State. Various factors such as unemployment, poverty rates, inflation and the rising costs of basic necessities, and historical factors contribute to food insecurity, especially affecting urban communities and rural areas. It's crucial to delve into the root causes of hunger, drive tough conversations, and take action to combat food insecurity. And raise awareness that food insecurity sadly has gotten worse this past year throughout the country and in Upstate New York.

Everyone should have the means to afford enough nutritious food. Unfortunately, this is not the case for many households in our region. Household food insecurity means a household does not have enough money for food. In 2021-2022, 19.2% of households in the Southwestern Public Health region (Oxford County, Elgin County, City of St. Thomas) were food insecure. That's almost 1 in 5 households. Interested in learning more about this topic and what individuals and organizations can do to help? https://ow.ly/6GVn50QJVsG #nutritionmonth #costofeatingwell #foodinsecurity #1in5