U.S Hunger Facts
One in 10 people in the U.S. lives in a household that experiences hunger or the risk of hunger. (Bread for the World)
3.1% of U.S. households frequently skip meals or eat too little, sometimes going without food for a whole day. (Bread for the World)
7.3% of U.S. households have lower-quality diets or must resort to seeking emergency food because they cannot always afford the food they need. (Bread for the World)
1/5 of American food, an estimated 130 lbs. per person ends up in landfills. 49 million people could be fed with our wasted food. (USDA)