National Institute on Aging (NIA)’s Post

Hunger impacts every region of Massachusetts. According to our latest statewide report, 1 in 3 people, or 1.9 million adults, reported household food insecurity last year—including at least 18% of the individuals in each county. Western Massachusetts and the Boston area saw the highest levels of food insecurity—and Berkshire, Bristol, Hampden, and Suffolk Counties reported more than 45% of adults experiencing food insecurity in 2023.Learn why in the annual food equity and access report: https://lnkd.in/edqd_Gks #FeedingEasternMA #EndHungerHere #FoodInsecurity

You do not have to look too far to see why our mission is so vital. In New Jersey, 812,440 people, including 197,280 children, are food insecure, according to a 2023 Feeding America and Hunger Free report. That translates to 1 in 11 individuals and 1 in 10 children who live in homes without consistent access to adequate food. People facing hunger in New Jersey are estimated to need $541,297,000 more per year to meet their food needs. In Monmouth County, 48,120 people, including 9,170 children are food insecure. #whywebreak #helpfortodayhopefortomorrow

You do not have to look too far to see why our mission is so vital. In New Jersey, 812,440 people, including 197,280 children, are food insecure, according to a 2023 Feeding America and Hunger Free report. That translates to 1 in 11 individuals and 1 in 10 children who live in homes without consistent access to adequate food. People facing hunger in New Jersey are estimated to need $541,297,000 more per year to meet their food needs. In Monmouth County, 48,120 people, including 9,170 children are food insecure. #whywebreak #helpfortodayhopefortomorrow

A disappointing reality: every single county and congressional district in our nation is home to individuals and families facing hunger. That challenge is particularly pronounced in rural areas – 9 out of 10 high-food insecurity counties are rural communities. Feeding America has published Map the Meal Gap, a fully interactive map featuring food insecurity estimates for all individuals and children, as well as older adults and seniors, at the state level and below. To achieve our vision of an NC and SC (and an America!) where no one is hungry, we believe it is imperative to address disparities in food insecurity by race as well as place. So, the map now includes estimated food insecurity by race and ethnicity for select populations and places. I encourage you to learn more about the reality of food insecurity across your own county and state. We're specifically zooming in on NC and SC to learn about our neighbors in need. Ending hunger in the Carolinas will take all of us. Get informed today! https://lnkd.in/ecdsc7V4 #FeedingtheCarolinas #MaptheMealGap #FeedingAmerica #EndHungerTogether #StayInformed #FoodInsecurity

Child food insecurity often increases over the summer, when school is out. In our blog, we talk about how case management can help alleviate child hunger and bring meals to kids who need them outside the school year. #casemanagement #childhunger https://hubs.li/Q02D0q_Z0

📢 Did you know 1 in 6 children in America faces food insecurity? 🍽️ Our latest blog post reveals the harsh realities and explores solutions to this hidden crisis. Together, we can create a brighter future for our kids. 🌟 Read more here..👇 #FeedAmerica #ChildFoodInsecurity #EndHunger #SupportOurKids

We are in a hunger crisis and New Yorkers are experiencing food insecurity at a strikingly disproportionate rate.   The pandemic caused a drastic increase in food insecurity and the numbers have been getting worse as government support wanes. Since July of 2021, NYS has seen an 87% increase in the number of people without enough to eat over a 1-week period compared to 35% nationwide.   Support frontline community food providers as they work to meet the increasing need. https://lnkd.in/ea3Fdj3G

I live in Arlington, Virginia. It’s a place that's rich in diversity, food, and greenery. It’s also affected by food insecurity, with more than 23,000 people (nearly 10% of the population) not having access to enough food for an active, healthy life. These are just some of the eye-opening facts released this week as part of Feeding America’s Map the Meal Gap Study (https://lnkd.in/ep7JimvB) —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. I encourage you to learn about the impact of hunger in your community. Spark conversations around the systemic factors that drive food insecurity then join the movement to end hunger (https://lnkd.in/enR6y7VC). Help us create a future where we all have access to the food and resources we need to thrive. #EndHunger

For the first time in a decade, hunger is on the rise, and children are impacted most of all. According to a new report by the United States Department of Agriculture, the number of children who live in food-insecure households jumped by nearly half last year. "There are now 13 million children–that’s one in five American children–who may go to bed hungry tonight," Once Upon A Farm founder Jennifer Garner and Chobani founder Hamdi Ulukaya write in a new commentary piece. "As the parents of young children, and as the respective founders of two food brands that share a similar mission of making better food available to all, we need your help to say: This cannot and must not happen." Read more: https://lnkd.in/ePU3VCtA

If you work in the anti-hunger field long enough, you'll start to notice common themes in how we talk about and treat people experiencing food insecurity. Americans are generally heavily biased against people who use food assistance, and there are many ways that these attitudes manifest in the policies our anti-hunger organizations set. If we're committed to ending hunger, it's time we examine how our practices may not focus on the issues we think they do.