Editorial: The New York Times

• Hunger and food insecurity remain persistent issues in the United States, impacting more than 13% of the population, with higher rates in Black and Latino communities.
• Feeding America is stepping in to address this crisis, providing food to tens of millions of Americans daily.
• Despite the huge demand, funding and donations for the organization have decreased since the Covid pandemic.
• Almost half of individuals who are food insecure are unlikely to qualify for federal aid programs due to relatively high incomes.
• Mitigating this crisis would require a range of policy interventions, including expanding eligibility for food aid and tax credits, improving access to school lunch programs, and building more affordable housing.

Conclusion: Hunger in the wealthiest nation on Earth is a serious issue that requires consistently strategic action from both philanthropic entities and government policies.

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