The USDA defines food insecurity as a household-level economic and social condition of limited or uncertain access to adequate food. Food insecurity is a problem that affects entire households not just individuals.

In 2025, food insecurity remains a significant issue in america, with 47 million people facing hunger, including 13 million children, and 1 in 7 households struggling with hunger.

Food insecurity is often linked to: poverty, unemployment, low wages, and limited access to affordable, nutritional food.

Food insecurity can lead to: increased risks of chronic health conditions like: diabetes, obesity, heart disease, and mental health disorders.

Food insecurity can affect workforce participation and harm the future workforce, such as chronic school absences among children suffering from it.