John,
As many families gather around full tables this Thanksgiving, millions across the country are facing a very different reality. USDA data shows that 47.4 million people live in food-insecure households, meaning they struggled to afford enough food at some point during the year.
This year, the Trump administration announced it will discontinue the food insecurity survey, and some experts have stated that ending the survey will make it harder to track and understand the scale of food insecurity. Without the annual report, non-profit organizations and policymakers won't have a clear lens on the scale of hunger in America and how to prevent it.
With the rise of food insecurity in our country, organizations like Feeding America and its network of more than 200 food banks and 60,000 pantries, and meal programs have stood on the front lines making sure families do not go hungry. Their work is even more critical now, especially at a time when many families are struggling with rising food prices and changes to nutrition-assistance programs that happened just last month.
If you’re looking for a meaningful way to give back this Thanksgiving, we’re encouraging you to take action. Some ways you can help families are by:
A Thanksgiving meal may seem small, but for a family struggling to stretch groceries or a child facing empty cupboards, it can bring a moment of joy.
Thanks for taking a moment to think of others this season. Wishing you and your loved ones a warm and meaningful Thanksgiving 🦃
— LeftNet
