Inflation is driving up the cost of nutritious food, leaving low-income families with fewer healthy options despite having access to food in general. While calorie-dense, low-cost items remain affordable, fruits, vegetables, and lean proteins are increasingly out of reach. This blog explores how food insecurity is shifting from hunger to nutrition deprivation—and why it matters for America’s long-term health.
As climate change fuels more frequent droughts, community gardens are struggling to provide fresh food during summer—a time when many families rely on them the most. These gardens face challenges like water restrictions, degraded soil, and reduced crop yields, which directly impact local nutrition programs. Feed America is raising awareness of these issues while promoting resilient, sustainable solutions that safeguard access to nutrition during critical summer months.
Summer often brings increased food insecurity as families lose access to school meal programs and face rising grocery and utility bills. This blog offers practical, low-cost strategies for maintaining nutritious diets during the hottest months—covering everything from smart meal planning and safe food storage to accessing local summer meal sites and EBT benefits. Feed America is committed to empowering families with the tools they need to thrive through every season.
As extreme heatwaves become more common, vulnerable communities face mounting barriers to food access and storage. This blog explores how high temperatures deepen food insecurity through increased energy costs, limited transportation, and greater health risks—especially for at-risk populations. It also highlights the urgent need for climate-responsive food systems and stronger safety nets to protect those most affected.
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.