TASO Dayton Hunger Relief
The coronavirus pandemic has caused unemployment to soar and food insecurity to rise, affecting 42 million people in the U.S. Many households do not qualify for federal nutrition programs and rely on local food banks for support.
The useful part before the long read.
Unemployment and food insecurity have risen significantly due to the coronavirus pandemic.
An estimated 42 million people, including 13 million children, may face hunger in the U.S.
Hunger affects every community, including rural and suburban areas.
Many food-insecure households do not qualify for federal nutrition programs and rely on local food banks.
The Rise of Food Insecurity
Due to the coronavirus pandemic, unemployment has soared, and food insecurity is on the rise. 42 million people may face hunger in the U.S. — including more than 13 million children. Hunger knows no boundaries — it touches every community in the U.S. Every community in the country is home to families who struggle with food insecurity including rural and suburban communities.
The Need for Local Support
Many households that experience food insecurity do not qualify for federal nutrition programs and need to rely on their local food banks and other hunger relief organizations for support.
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