A study to understand local food insecurity rates and budget shortfalls.
Feeding America recently released their 2020 data on food insecurity in America. For the first time, the study shows the differing rates of food insecurity among different races and ethnicities, while also continuing to bring light to child hunger and the cost it would take nationally and statewide to feed neighbors in need.
This year’s report shows that every state and county experiences food insecurity. Feeding America also reports that black and brown communities experience food insecurity at a higher rate compared to their white counterparts, and that rural communities are also at a higher risk of food insecurity and food deserts.
The overall rate of food insecurity in America, as of 2020, is 11.8%, while food insecurity in children is 16.1%. This means that over 38 million Americas experience food insecurity. Furthermore, the rate of food insecurity in Virginia is 7.7% overall and for children it is 9.7%.
Our member food banks each have varying levels of food insecurity depending on the communities that they serve. In the ends, Virginia food banks are committed to not just serving the lines, but shortening it as well.
To find out more information about the Map the Meal Gap report, go to Feeding America.
