Food Insecurity...
a world wide
epidemic
Lastly updated on April 20, 2020
Food Insecurity
It comes to no surprise that lack of food resources and rates of poverty have increased throughout the years. Unfortunately the impoverished of a population are significantly impacted when tragedy strikes. It has been a challenge to not only increase food production to reach rural and urban countries but also sell at affordable prices . Sustainable development and security are issues that need be taken care of immediately. Hunger is a consequence of food insecurity and can not be left untreated.
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After the Global Financial Crisis (GFC) hit in 2007, it impacted many households, especially the ones who were already low-income. Following the GFC, unemployment rates increased to 10% in the United States and since then it has never been the same as pre-GFC.
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In the image above it shows the percent of household food insecure, increased more in the years 2007-2011.
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Food security, according to the United Nations’ Committee is that all people, at all times, have physical, social, and economic access to sufficient, safe, and nutritious food that meets their food preferences and dietary needs for an active and healthy life. Low income families and areas where poverty is prevalent are experiencing uncertain availability to safe foods.