Food Insecurity Reports

Comprehensive state-by-state analysis of hunger and food access challenges

Appalachian States Food Insecurity Reports

Detailed reports covering food insecurity rates, demographics, county-level data, SNAP participation, and historical trends for states in the Appalachian region.

West Virginia

Food Insecurity:

16.3%

Affected:

287,400

Child Food Insecurity: 21.8%

Senior Food Insecurity: 12.4%

View Full Report
Kentucky

Food Insecurity:

14.8%

Affected:

663,400

Child Food Insecurity: 19.7%

Senior Food Insecurity: 11.2%

View Full Report
Tennessee

Food Insecurity:

13.4%

Affected:

936,800

Child Food Insecurity: 18.2%

Senior Food Insecurity: 10.4%

Coming Soon

Virginia

Food Insecurity:

10.2%

Affected:

879,600

Child Food Insecurity: 13.8%

Senior Food Insecurity: 8.1%

Coming Soon

North Carolina

Food Insecurity:

12.8%

Affected:

1,374,200

Child Food Insecurity: 17.1%

Senior Food Insecurity: 9.8%

Coming Soon

Ohio

Food Insecurity:

11.9%

Affected:

1,399,400

Child Food Insecurity: 16.2%

Senior Food Insecurity: 9.3%

Coming Soon

Pennsylvania

Food Insecurity:

10.7%

Affected:

1,383,900

Child Food Insecurity: 14.6%

Senior Food Insecurity: 8.7%

Coming Soon

About These Reports
What's Included in Each Report:
  • Overall food insecurity statistics
  • Child and senior food insecurity rates
  • Demographic breakdowns
  • County-by-county analysis
  • SNAP participation data
  • Historical trends (2015-2025)
  • Food bank network information
  • Program resources and contacts
  • Data sources and methodology
  • Downloadable PDF versions

Data Sources: Feeding America Map the Meal Gap 2024, USDA Economic Research Service, U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey