It might be hard to believe that in the country with so many resources, food insecurity is so prevalent. Hunger exists in every single community in the U.S. Hunger hurts us all. It harms individuals and families. It weakens communities by threatening people’s ability to reach their potential. We believe addressing the problem of hunger requires a thorough understanding of the problem.
Right now, Harvesters is facing a critical shortfall, and we need your help more than ever. The cost of food has skyrocketed — up 24% over the past 5 years. Key federal programs have been eliminated or cut by 30%, resulting in as much as 3.4 million fewer pounds of food we will have to distribute. Locally, food insecurity is at 12.3%, up from 9.5% in 2021, — the highest level in nearly a decade. The hunger gap is widening, and your support can help us continue to provide for our community.
