US Hunger Relief: Hunger in America
The state of hunger in America has worsened due to the pandemic and approaching cold weather, with over 38 million people currently food insecure. Embrace Relief is combating this crisis through initiatives like the Harvest Trolley mobile market, distributing thousands of food packages to families in New Jersey.
The useful part before the long read.
More than 38 million people, including 12 million children, are currently food insecure in the US.
15% of people in rural areas face hunger due to lack of access to grocery stores and transportation.
36% of college students are food insecure, with rates reaching up to 57% among students of color.
Embrace Relief reached 320 families in New Jersey via its Harvest Trolley mobile market and distributed 5,000 food packages in 2020.
Hunger Statistics in America 2021 and looking into 2022
- According to the USDA, more than 38 million people, including 12 million children, are currently food insecure.
- Families face hunger in every community in the country, especially rural ones. In fact, 15% of people in rural areas are hungry because they often don’t have access to grocery stores or transportation.
- Contrary to popular belief, food insecure people are more prone to obesity. Limited transportation and lack of nearby grocery stores force many to shop at places that sell mostly packaged and prepared foods that are higher in calories, but lower in nutrition.
- Many households experiencing food insecurity don’t qualify for federal nutrition programs, so they have no other option but to visit local food banks and other programs for support.
- African American, Latino, and Native American communities suffer higher rates of hunger due to systemic racism.
- According to a new study published by Temple University and the Wisconsin HOPE Lab, a staggering 36 percent of college students are food insecure. It’s more prevalent among college students of color—up to 57%.
- 60% of households led by older Americans must choose between buying groceries or paying utility bills.
How Embrace Relief is Helping Stave Off Hunger in the US
This past year, we reached 320 families in Orange, East Orange, Hackensack, and Montclair, New Jersey with Harvest Trolley, our mobile market.
Hunger Relief
Provide meals, food baskets, and emergency nutrition support for families facing hunger.
About Our Year-End Resolutions
A take on New Year’s Resolutions, our Year-End Resolutions is something you can do—<b>right here, right now</b>—that will have an impact before the year is officially over. For example, contributing to one of Embrace Relief’s many humanitarian causes <a href="/campaigns/year-end-resolutions-make-it-a-great-year">(check them all out here</a>). And the best thing is—by doing so, you’ll officially make 2021 a great year. Not just for yourself, but for people who need support but have nowhere and no one to turn to, because we provide them the resources needed to change and save lives. <b>Happy Year-End!</b>