The number of families in Arkansas and across the nation that are struggling to put food on the table rose dramatically last year, according to the latest USDA report. In 2021, 13 million Americans did not know where their next meal would come from. In 2022, the number rose to 17 million, or one in eight households. .
More than 1 million North Carolinians, including college students, are grappling with food insecurity. Recognizing the urgent need, schools like William Peace University have established on-campus food pantries to bridge the gap. Jill Gattone, director of health services for William Peace University, highlighted the growing demand for food resources, which she said became evident during the peak of the pandemic, and continues to increase. .
The number of families in Wyoming and across the nation struggling to put food on the table rose dramatically last year, according to a new report from the U.S. Department of Agriculture. In 2021, 13 million Americans did not know where their next meal would come from. .
Despite the roaring economy, food insecurity got worse in 2022 - nationally and in Los Angeles County. New data from the U.S. Department of Agriculture shows 12.8% of American households were food insecure last year, an increase of more than 2.5% from 2021. .