The Food Research and Action Center, among other organizations, found that the amount of people who sometimes or often don't have enough to eat has reached record highs during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Local food banks across the country are struggling to meet the needs of the rising number of people facing food insecurity, as job losses mount and unemployment benefits run out.Even in a"normal" year, the holidays are a difficult time for those in need of assistance to get food on the table.
the amount of people who sometimes or often don't have enough to eat has reached record highs during the COVID-19 pandemic.Over 13 million U.S. households have struggled with food insecurity since 2020, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, due to pandemic-induced challenges including lost income, rising cost of groceries and fewer donations to charities that provide food nationwide.
The nation's largest hunger relief organization also showed that one in eight -- or 38.3 million people -- face hunger. Of that number, 11.7 million are children. Check out the action items and best practices below to help the fight against hunger at local and community levels this holiday season.Start an online fundraiser through Team Feed and Feeding America to get friends and family involved.Volunteer and say thank youand check in to see their need for volunteers. Thank food bank staff and volunteers on the front lines who help millions of families. Kindness goes a long way, especially during the holidays.
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