Millions of rural children struggle with hunger
People who live in rural areas often face hunger at higher rates, in part because of the unique challenges living remotely presents. These challenges include an increased likelihood of food deserts with the nearest food pantry or food bank potentially hours away, job opportunities that are more concentrated in low-wage industries and higher rates of unemployment and underemployment. This can make hunger in rural areas a unique challenge:
- 2.4 million rural households face hunger
- Three-quarters of the counties with the highest rates of food insecurity are in rural areas
- 86% of the counties with the highest rates of child food insecurity are rural
Feeding our rural neighbors
Feeding America is committed to reaching everyone who faces hunger. Currently, 86% of the food banks in the Feeding America network operate a mobile pantry program, bringing food distribution sites to the hard-to-reach places that need it the most. These food banks are on the ground in every county in America helping millions of people each year. To maximize the amount of people we can serve, we need your help.
Give to Feeding America today
Give to Feeding America today — every dollar donated helps the Feeding America network of food banks secure and distribute at least 10 meals to people facing hunger — including our rural neighbors like Candace.