The fight against hunger is not abstract here. It is daily. It is personal.
Across Pennsylvania, nearly 1 in 8 people — including 1 in 6 children — are food insecure. That means they do not have reliable access to enough affordable, nutritious food.
Nationally, over 13 million children are facing hunger, and studies show that children who are food insecure are more likely to struggle in school, suffer from anxiety and behavioral issues, and experience long-term health problems. Hunger stifles learning, stunts growth, and stalls opportunity. Trust me, I know… as a child, I went to school many days with a lack of energy due to hunger…