Food Insecurity

According to a USDA study, 13.5 households in America were food insecure in 2004.  This means that the members of this household were not sure where they will get their next meal.  This number represents 11.5% of the population.  Out of those households, the USDA classified 4.4 million of them as "hungry," which is a very severe form of food insecurity.

The Food Research and Action Center has a wealth of information about food insecurity.  To read their reports on hunger, food insecurity, and poverty, click here.