LibGuides: U.S. Social Justice & Reform Movements: Food Insecurity

Websites

Hunger in America
Read about how hunger differs between groups, from Feeding America.
Food Research and Action Center
Get research and data, find food assistance programs, and see what bills are on the table that would affect food assistance around the country. FRAC is a non-profit.
USDA: Food Environment Atlas
Track changes in fast food restaurants, SNAP usage, physical activity, and more using this interactive map from the US Dept. of Agriculture.
USDA: Household Food Security in the U.S.
An Economic Research Service Report from the US Dept. of Agriculture
USDA: Key Statistics and Graphics
Simplified statistics drawn from the above research report by the US Dept. of Agriculture.

Feeding Texas
The Feeding Texas network is the largest hunger-relief organization in Texas. Together with 21 member food banks, we reach over 5 million Texans annually with food and resources.
Every Texan
this toolkit recommends best practices to implement at your college or university to address the student population's needs. Food insecurity among college students is widely felt but rarely discussed as a barrier to attaining higher education.

One third of college students at four-year institutions and 38% of students at two-year institutions face food insecurity, even with tuition aid. Addressing the issue of food access on college campuses through collective advocacy and interventions is critical so that every student has an equal opportunity to reach their career aspirations.