It is true that Americans are not starving like many people around the world, but food insecurity is an issue in every society since it can cause major social problems if it is not controlled carefully. According to recent numbers published by CNBC, 26% of American households are either living off of food donations or are skipping meals because of questions about food security caused by the recent economic crisis exposed by the COVID-19 coronavirus.
With tens of millions of Americans unemployed, it’s no surprise that many are facing shortfalls when it comes to purchasing food for their families during the coronavirus pandemic.
Since February, 26% of Americans report they or a member of their household have gone without meals or relied on charities or government programs to obtain groceries, according to the Kaiser Family Foundation’s May health tracking poll of over 1,100 U.S. adults.
That includes about 14% of adults who say they’ve cut down on the size of their meals or skipped them entirely because “there wasn’t enough money for food,” as well as 13% who report needing to visit a food bank or pantry for supplies.
With tens of millions of Americans unemployed, it’s no surprise that many are facing shortfalls when it comes to purchasing food for their families during the coronavirus pandemic.
Since February, 26% of Americans report they or a member of their household have gone without meals or relied on charities or government programs to obtain groceries, according to the Kaiser Family Foundation’s May health tracking poll of over 1,100 U.S. adults.
That includes about 14% of adults who say they’ve cut down on the size of their meals or skipped them entirely because “there wasn’t enough money for food,” as well as 13% who report needing to visit a food bank or pantry for supplies. (source)