02-05-2025
Feeding America CEO addresses rising hunger crisis in US
BATON ROUGE, La. (Louisiana First) — An official with the nonpartisan organization, Feeding America, shares details about the hunger epidemic across the nation.
Data shows that nearly 50 million people in the United States are experiencing food insecurity, with 14 million of those being children.
Claire Babineaux-Fontenot, CEO of Feeding America, has a strong desire to help people across the country who are experiencing hunger.
'One of the best things about Feeding America is that we are a network that includes over 200 food banks across the country,' said Babineaux-Fontenot. 'We have agency partners and meal programs, over 60,000 all across the country, partner state associations, like Feeding Louisiana.'
According to Babineaux-Fontenot, food insecurity rates have increased annually.
'Food insecurity rates have been going up, but one of the great things about our network is that we focus on the people and the policy, we don't focus on politics at all,' she shared.
Babineaux-Fontenot said if you are interested in donating or volunteering at any food bank across the country, you can visit the Feeding America site to find the nearest food bank. You can help by donating funds or even food, she added.
'There's not just one way to help,' Babineaux-Fontenot said. 'This issue impacts every single one of us. Every single one of us has an opportunity to be part of something positive to change it, so I hope people will.'
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Feeding America CEO addresses rising hunger crisis in US
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