1 and 8 people in America are food insecure.

5.3 million children live in food-insecure households with adults.

2.4 million food-insecure households were with children under the age of 18.

13 million children lack regular access to food.

Children faced with food insecurity struggle in school, with social interactions or situations, poor health (examples: chronic diseases, delayed development), and behavioral health issues.

28.7% of food-insecure households are by single women.

15.4% of food-insecure households are by single men.

Food insecurity in adults can lead to heart disease, Type 2 diabetes, and high blood pressure.

Seniors 60 and above are affected by food insecurity by having to choose between medical care and food.

2.2 million Americans living in rural communities are food insecure.

27.6% of households are at the Federal poverty threshold of $25,926 for a family of four.

1.6 million working Americans are paid at or below federal minimum wage.

9.5 million Americans are unemployed.

6.2% or 198,384 Marylanders are unemployed.