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Hunger in the US: Feeding America Report Reveals Urgent Crisis
New Feeding America report reveals persistent hunger crisis in the US, calling for urgent action.
Feeding America, a leading hunger-relief organization, has released its 2023 Elevating Voices: Insights Report, shedding light on the persistent crisis of hunger in the United States. Despite progress made during the pandemic, the report emphasizes that food insecurity remains a pressing issue that requires urgent attention from both federal and local governments. The report, based on surveys and interviews with individuals and Native American communities, provides valuable insights to inform policies aimed at combating hunger and creating a more equitable society
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The Urgency of Food Insecurity:
According to the report, an overwhelming 88% of individuals facing hunger believe that food insecurity should be treated as an urgent crisis, challenging the notion that an improving economy and lower unemployment rates have sufficiently addressed the issue. This sentiment highlights the deep-rooted struggles faced by millions of Americans in accessing adequate food and underscores the need for sustained efforts to tackle the problem comprehensively.
Fighting Hunger in the US
Insights from Elevating Voices:
Feeding America’s Elevating Voices: Insights Report draws from the real-life experiences, concerns, and ideas of over 1,000 individuals and 12 Native American communities who have either directly received charitable food assistance or experienced food insecurity within the past two years. By amplifying the voices of those affected, the report provides a comprehensive understanding of the challenges faced by communities across the nation.
Feeding America’s Commitment:
Feeding America is dedicated to creating an America where no one goes hungry. The organization works in collaboration with a nationwide network of food banks, food pantries, and meal programs to support tens of millions of people experiencing food insecurity. Their approach goes beyond immediate hunger relief, as they also invest in innovative solutions to ensure equitable access to nutritious food, advocate for legislation that improves food security, and address underlying factors impacting food access, such as health, cost of living, and employment.
A Call for Action:
The findings of the Elevating Voices: Insights Report serve as a rallying cry for policymakers, organizations, and supporters to unite in the movement to end hunger. Feeding America encourages collaboration with individuals experiencing food insecurity to craft effective policies and promote lasting change. By leveraging the report’s insights, stakeholders can work towards creating a society where everyone has access to the food and resources necessary for a healthy and fulfilling life.
Feeding America’s 2023 Elevating Voices: Insights Report provides a critical examination of the ongoing crisis of hunger in the United States. Despite progress made during the pandemic, the report emphasizes that food insecurity remains an urgent issue requiring immediate attention. By listening to the experiences and ideas of those affected by hunger, policymakers and organizations can develop informed policies and strategies to address the multifaceted aspects of food insecurity. Feeding America’s commitment to ending hunger and their call for collaboration underscores the importance of collective action in building a more equitable and nourished society for all.
About Feeding America
Feeding America is committed to an America where no one is hungry. We support tens of millions of people who experience food insecurity to get the food and resources they say they need to thrive as part of a nationwide network of food banks, statewide food bank associations, food pantries and meal programs. We also invest in innovative solutions to increase equitable access to nutritious food, advocate for legislation that improves food security and work to address factors that impact food security, such as health, cost of living and employment.
We partner with people experiencing food insecurity, policymakers, organizations, and supporters, united with them in a movement to end hunger. Visit www.FeedingAmerica.org to learn more.
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