5 Most Food Insecure States in the US

1. Arkansas

Percentage of Food Insecure Households: 16.6%

Arkansas ranks highest in food insecurity nationwide, a crisis exacerbated by the economic fallout of the COVID-19 pandemic. Despite efforts by the USDA, including initiatives like SNAP, which aids low-income families, the issue persists. The pandemic-induced job losses worsened an already precarious situation, particularly for households with limited income. With 6 to 15 percent of the state experiencing low or very low food security, Arkansas faces a significant challenge. Root causes such as poverty, limited access to nutritious food, and insufficient nutrition education must be tackled to effectively address this issue.

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