One in five American children are at risk of going hungry.

Just how important is the fight against hunger in America? Let’s find out.

 

• One in seven American households are food insecure, a total of 17.2 million. (World Hunger)  Food insecurity is defined as the lack of access to sufficient and nutritious foods that enable a healthy lifestyle.

• One in five American children are at risk of going hungry. (U.S. Department of Agriculture)

• 49 million Americans are affected by hunger, 17 million being children. (U.S. Department of Agriculture)

• 15.7 million children live in poverty, increasing the likelihood of them going hungry. (U.S. Census Bureau)

• Over 20 million children eat a free or reduced-price school lunch daily, what happens for dinner? (Food Research and Action Center)

• Children facing hunger are more likely to suffer health and learning deficiencies, as well as the increased likelihood of early anxiety and depression. (American Psychological Association)

• SIX, the number of people fed by a $1.50 donation to Feeding Children Everywhere.

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