Tag: Disparities

According to the World Food Programme, 70% of people facing acute hunger are in fragile or conflict-hit countries. This fact highlights the stark reality that certain populations are disproportionately impacted by systemic and environmental factors that drive food insecurity.

According to a 2024 report by Feeding America, rates of food insecurity continue to be higher for and disproportionately impact people of color, with Black and Latino individuals being more than twice as likely to face hunger than white individuals. The query "Which of the following population groups is disproportionately affected by food insecurity in the US?" highlights critical inequities within the nation's food system and addresses how certain demographics face systemic barriers to nutritional access.