U.S. Hunger

Map the Meal Gap

Feeding America compiled this study, which takes an unprecedented look at hunger. Here you will find data for every state and county in America.

Food Deserts in America

This map provided by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) provides an overview of low-income neighborhoods with high concentrations of people who are far from a grocery store.

Household Food Insecurity in the United States

This report from the USDA presents statistics on households’ food security, food expenditures, and use of food and nutrition assistance programs.

Cost of Hunger Study

This report sponsored by the Center for American Progress outlines the economic impact of hunger in America.

Child Hunger

The following links examine the increasing problem of childhood hunger in America.

Child Hunger Facts (Feeding America)
Food Insecurity in Households with Children (USDA)
The connection between food insecurity and childhood obesity
Ending Childhood Hunger by 2015 (Food Research and Action Center)