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The struggles caused by hurricanes, droughts and inflation in recent years have caused strain on Florida families’ access to food. This National Nutrition Month, we’re highlighting the work of our partners Reach St. Pete, Harry Chapin Food Bank and Farm Share who are working to end food insecurity. From local food banks to mobile pantries, read more about how we’re working together: https://bit.ly/4bzeVu1 #NationalNutritionMonth

Join the Movement: Together, we can make a real difference in decreasing food insecurity. Spread awareness, support local food pantries, and build a future where no one goes to bed hungry. https://lnkd.in/diGsGyhX #FoodBankSupport #HungerInAmerica #OleanFoodPantry #OleanNY #FoodInsecurityFacts #SupportChange #HungerStatistics #FeedingAmericaResponse #UnderstandingHunger

By investing in #preparedness to improve #responseAbility of farmers. Equipping farmers with knowledge of weather and climate variability to foster #ClimateSmartAgriculture and strengthen #Foodsecurity Nigerian Meteorological Agency #SeasonalClimatePrediction #ew4all

Did you know that 57% of our Knoxville neighbors face food insecurity? Food insecurity is the lack of reliable access to sufficient, affordable, and nutritious food. The United Way of Greater Knoxville is committed to establishing a just and equitable food system, ensuring everyone in Knox County can access healthy, affordable food. Join us in making a difference! Check out this article to learn more about our efforts to combat food insecurity. https://lnkd.in/g3K-uKB6 #Unite4Change

Arizona wastes the most food in the US while many of its residents suffer from food insecurity. 🍽️❌ There are groups that work to bring awareness to the problem and find solutions for it. 🌱🤝 Read today’s Agenda to learn more about how people are trying to combat food insecurity. 📰🍎 #FoodInsecurity #BorderlandsProduceRescue #Tucson https://loom.ly/wKToj5M

44.2 million people in the US live in households experiencing food insecurity. In our nation of plenty, it’s time to rethink the way we respond to food insecurity. Listen to M'Kayl Lewis, MBA, MS, NBC-HWC (EMBA/MS ’23) describe innovative and necessary solutions to ensure that our communities receive the nutrition they need. How might you support food security initiatives in your community? Comment below to share your insights. #CornellMBA #CornellBusiness #FoodInsecurity #LeadershipDevelopment #HealthcareLaders

🥦📢 Did you know that early warnings can reduce food insecurity? In many urban contexts, even a slight decrease in food availability can lead to food insecurity for over a million people. Read the blog article ➡️ https://ow.ly/Wh1150PqzVY #EarlyWarningsForAll

📊1 in 5 people in our community face food insecurity. A recent story by Suzanne Phan with ABC7 News Bay Area features insights from our 2024 Hunger Report, revealing the urgent need to address hunger in the Bay Area: 🍽 83% of participants with children are experiencing food insecurity. 💼 70% of our participants have jobs, yet still struggle to afford nutritious food. We believe everyone deserves access to healthy meals, and we’re committed to reimagining solutions to end hunger. Watch the full video: https://loom.ly/pj8I2EM

10.5% of the population that the Foodbank serves is food insecure, according to Feeding America’s annual Map the Meal Gap study. That's an estimated 132,240 of our neighbors not knowing where their next meal is coming from. Map the Meal Gap provides local-level estimates of food insecurity and food costs for every county and congressional district in the U.S. To read more findings from this study, visit https://ow.ly/WKJj50S230V

📊Did you know food security falls into four categories? From high to very low food security, households experience different challenges accessing adequate food. Understanding this is key to fighting hunger across the nation. Learn more at Feed America and take action today! 🍽️ #FoodSecurity #EndHunger #FeedAmerica