Some Facts About Hunger in the U.S.

United States is the wealthiest country in the world. Yet 13% of the population live in poverty. One in four children (16.7 million) live in households that struggle to put food on the table. The government tries to reduce hunger through nutrition programs. But, it's not enough.


In low-income budgets, food is the most flexible item in low-income budgets since transportation, utilities, rent, and child care are usually fixed expenses. So families tend to sacrifice food expenses in an attempt to  survive with their budget.


It is not surprising that today there's a large amount of people who struggle to provide food for their families as a consequence of the recession  from which our nation is slowly recovering. This are just a few more facts that prove that not even our country can escape from this serious issue, therefore we should make an effort to donate at local organizations such as food banks to help alleviate this endless crisis.