Food Bank of Iowa serves nine of them, including hardest hit Appanoose County, where a quarter of kids (24.6%) and 16.9% of residents overall face hunger. Food insecurity impacts every Iowa county …

Though many of us may not realize the grave disparities that exist in our own communities, people face hunger in every county and congressional district in Iowa.

In politics, humanitarian aid, and the social sciences, hunger is defined as a condition in which an individual does not have the physical or financial capability to consume sufficient food to meet basic …

Nearly one in 11 people around the world go to bed hungry each night. Hunger is a crisis driven largely by conflict, climate change, and chronic inequality.

Oct 15, 2025 · Hunger is most commonly a response to food deprivation, fasting, or restricted eating, but there are other causes of hunger. Lifestyle factors, medical conditions, and medications can cause …

Learn about the root causes of hunger in America. Explore how poverty, healthcare costs, and systemic issues drive food insecurity for millions, including children.

Learn about the causes of global hunger and its devastating effects on the most vulnerable people around the world.

Together, with our grassroots partners we tackle the injustice at the root of hunger, ensuring everyone can grow, access, and afford nourishing food in their own communities. Discover how we work …

Jun 26, 2025 · Earlier this week we posted about countries that are currently facing hunger and/or food insecurity. Now we want to dive into what causes hunger, how to fight world hunger, and hunger …

Learn about the causes and consequences of hunger, where the situation is worst and what should be done to overcome hunger. Hunger has many faces: despite an adequate supply of food in some …