When school is out for the summer, millions of working families face an urgent challenge: how to keep their children fed without access to school-provided meals. Rising food prices and unaffordable childcare force many parents—especially single mothers—to make impossible choices. This blog explores the seasonal spike in food insecurity, why existing support systems fall short, and what can be done to close the summer hunger gap.
Food insecurity is no longer limited to the unemployed—it’s impacting millions of working Americans and quietly eroding national productivity. Hunger reduces focus, increases absenteeism, and places long-term strain on businesses and the economy. This blog explores how employers, policymakers, and organizations like Feed America can drive sustainable solutions to support the workforce through better nutrition access.
Climate change is reshaping the way we grow, access, and afford food—placing vulnerable communities at even greater risk of food insecurity. This blog explores how shifting weather patterns and agricultural disruption are threatening America’s food systems, and highlights community-based solutions like Kansas City’s Ivanhoe neighborhood. Feed America remains committed to sustainable, resilient strategies that ensure every family has access to the nutrition they need, now and in the future.
Rising inflation and shrinking safety nets are forcing more middle-class families to turn to food banks for the first time. With wages falling short of skyrocketing living costs, food insecurity is becoming a quiet crisis in households once considered stable. Feed America sheds light on this growing issue and calls for sustainable, nationwide solutions to ensure every family has access to the nutrition they need.
Proposed cuts to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and the cancellation of USDA food purchasing initiatives threaten to deepen food insecurity across the U.S. Vulnerable populations—including children, educators, and local farmers—are already feeling the effects as schools and food banks struggle to fill the gap. Feed America remains committed to raising awareness and advocating for policies that protect and nourish communities in need.
Food insecurity impacts more than just physical health; it deeply affects mental and emotional well-being, creating a cycle of stress, anxiety, and depression. Addressing this issue requires holistic solutions that combine access to nutritious food with emotional support, breaking barriers to mental health care. By fostering awareness and advocating for sustainable change, organizations like Feed America are helping to shine a light on the hidden toll of hunger and inspire collective action for a brighter future.