Why are people hungry in America?
While hunger is a widespread problem, it is unique in that it is truly a solvable problem. The resources exist. The United States is the largest and most efficient food producer in the world. Strengthening and expanding the federal food safety net and working to plug holes in that food safety net at the state and local levels, and fostering effective collaborations between the public and private sectors to feed more low-income Americans are just a few actions that can make a tremendous difference. Ultimately, ending hunger will take leadership and political will. And it will require that the public and private sector join in a determined partnership to address the economic, political and personal barriers that contribute to hunger.
