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New Study Shows Overall Decrease in Hunger Along With Causes for Concern

On May 4, Feeding America’s national office released the newest version of their annual study of hunger, Map the Meal Gap.

Posted on May 4, 2017July 29, 2019 in Events

What’s the Best Way to Get SNAP Users to Eat Healthy?

Millions of Americans get help buying groceries from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. With diabetes, obesity, and other diet-related illnesses widespread among all Americans, our country has a vested interest in making sure they’re eating healthy food.

Posted on October 12, 2016October 12, 2016 in Food for Thought

Cost of Hunger Hits Mental Health Hardest, Study Finds

The hunger-relief advocates at Bread for the World wanted to quantify the cost of hunger to the U.S. economy, and they did: $160 billion. Every year.

Posted on April 5, 2016May 8, 2016 in Food for Thought

Could Chopping the Price of Produce Save Lives?

March 3, 2016 — We all know a diet filled with fruits and vegetables is good for us. And if you keep up on hunger news, you know that good nutrition is hard for food-insecure Americans to come by. But … Continue reading →

Posted on March 3, 2016March 22, 2021 in Food for Thought

Activity kits equip families to make most of food assistance

Mary and another volunteer sort food at Feeding America West Michigan

Meet 40 people who’ve helped
us fight hunger over 40 years

A mom and her two daughters sit in a car

Not low-income enough: “In-between” neighbors face challenges

A senior man carries a box of food. He's in front of a sign that says Marcy's Pantry. There's a strawberry on the sign.

Small town rallies to serve neighbors through Marcy’s Pantry

A national guard member poses with a box of food

Full Plate Press: Catch up on the latest food bank news

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