Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida’s Post

I live in Arlington, Virginia. It’s a place that's rich in diversity, food, and greenery. It’s also affected by food insecurity, with more than 23,000 people (nearly 10% of the population) not having access to enough food for an active, healthy life. These are just some of the eye-opening facts released this week as part of Feeding America’s Map the Meal Gap Study (https://lnkd.in/ep7JimvB) —an annual, comprehensive view of how food insecurity varies across the U.S. As the only national study to provide county-level estimates of food insecurity and food costs, this study is a powerful tool for all of us to use to better understand hunger in our communities. It shows that food insecurity exists in every county, parish and congressional district in this nation, but it isn’t experienced equally. Food insecurity levels vary across regions, influenced by factors like unemployment and poverty rates as well as policies and practices rooted in history that continue to hold people back today. I encourage you to learn about the impact of hunger in your community. Spark conversations around the systemic factors that drive food insecurity then join the movement to end hunger (https://lnkd.in/enR6y7VC). Help us create a future where we all have access to the food and resources we need to thrive. #EndHunger

To fight hunger, it's important to understand what food insecurity is, what causes it, who it affects, and how it affects them. It can happen to anyone, at any time, and is not a personal failure. Please visit www.toledofoodbank.org and www.feedingamerica.org to learn more about food insecurity and how you can make a difference for your neighbors facing hunger. 🧡 #fightinghunger #feedingamerica #toledofoodbank #nwohio

The hunger rate is rising in Georgia. Findings from Feeding America's Map the Meal Gap latest study shows that in 2022 📊🍎 1 in 5 children in Georgia experienced food insecurity—a 5% increase over the previous year. Statewide, 1 in 8 Georgians face food insecurity—that equates to more than ONE MILLION neighbors. In total, 1,426,880 individuals in Georgia were estimated to be food insecure in 2022. Together, we can change this. Visit https://lnkd.in/ehTE8Qy4 to learn how food insecurity impacts your community. Get involved with local efforts to combat hunger and support our communities. Visit FeedingGeorgia.com to find your local food bank and learn how you can help provide nutritious meals to those in need. #EndHunger #FoodInsecurity #GeorgiaCares #FeedTheFuture 🍽️❤️

📰 My article about the pressing issue of food insecurity in New York State is now available in 'Your Schenectady news. It's crucial that we come together to combat this growing crisis and ensure that no one in our community goes hungry. Read the full article to learn about the initiatives I’m advocating for in this year's state budget and how you can get involved: https://lnkd.in/dwAQSMqs Let's make a difference together! 🌟 #FoodInsecurity #CommunityAction #YourSchenectadyNews

Food insecurity affects every community in the U.S. Feeding America’s Map the Meal Gap study is a powerful tool to understand local impact and take action. We can leverage this data to address factors impacting food insecurity in Alabama and unite to ensure everyone has access to the food and resources we all need to thrive. 📍Food insecurity impacts communities in every county, parish, and congressional district in the U.S 📍8 out of 10 high food insecurity counties are in the South, indicating regional disparities. 📍Rural counties disproportionately experience high levels of food insecurity compared to urban areas. Visit https://lnkd.in/ehTE8Qy4 to learn how food insecurity impacts your community. For information about the Heart of Alabama Food Bank and how to help end hunger in our community, visit hafb.org #EndHunger #FeedingHopebyFightingHunger #HeartofAlabamaFoodBank

Job loss can quickly lead to food insecurity. Understand the impact and learn how you can take action to help those in need.

#FoodFactFriday: Did you know that over 106,000 of our South Dakota neighbors, including 1 in 6 children, are facing food insecurity? 😞 These aren't just numbers—they're members of our community. As we mark Hunger Action Month, it's time for all of us to TAKE ACTION. Together, we can end hunger in South Dakota. 💪🧡 Learn more about how you can TAKE ACTION at https://loom.ly/xajvyG8 #HungerActionMonth

According to the latest report from Feeding America, 13.4% of Southeast Nebraskans are experiencing food insecurity. This staggering number means 64,510 neighbors—including 20,320 kids—may not know where their next meal will come from. This new data from the Map the Meal Gap 2024 study reveals a 34% increase in food insecurity in Southeast Nebraska from the year prior, highlighting the growing demand for food assistance and the importance of community support. For more information on food insecurity in Southeast Nebraska and other places, visit: https://lnkd.in/gWuwVMh

🌍 Increasing Public Awareness of Childhood Food Insecurity. Did you realise that 21% of youngsters are food insecure? 17% of children are food insecure, emphasising the critical need for increased awareness and funding for organisations battling childhood hunger to ensure that no child goes hungry. 💪🏼🍽️ #FightingHungerTogether #FoodForAll 

If you work in the anti-hunger field long enough, you'll start to notice common themes in how we talk about and treat people experiencing food insecurity. Americans are generally heavily biased against people who use food assistance, and there are many ways that these attitudes manifest in the policies our anti-hunger organizations set. If we're committed to ending hunger, it's time we examine how our practices may not focus on the issues we think they do.