Key Hunger Statistics
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Childhood Hunger: Over 12 million children in the U.S. struggle with food insecurity.
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Senior Hunger: 5.5 million seniors face hunger daily, impacting their health and well-being.
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Veteran Hunger: 1 in 9 veterans live in food-insecure households.
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Overall Hunger: 1 in 8 Americans faces hunger every day, impacting families, schools, and communities.
The Faces of Hunger
Children
Hunger hinders learning and development. A hungry child cannot focus in school, impacting their future.
Veterans
Those who served our country shouldn’t struggle with food insecurity. Yet too many veterans go without meals.
Homelessness
For individuals experiencing homelessness, access to consistent, nutritious meals is essential for survival and rebuilding their lives.
Seniors
Limited income and mobility leave many seniors without access to nutritious meals, affecting their health and independence.
Families
Hunger doesn’t discriminate—it impacts families in cities and neighborhoods everywhere.