Food Insecurity Statistics
Comprehensive data and statistics on hunger, food assistance, and food access in America
Updated: January 2025
National Statistics at a Glance
44.2M
Food Insecure Americans11.2%
National Food Insecurity Rate13.5M
Food Insecure Children42M
SNAP RecipientsBrowse Statistics by Category
Food Insecurity Rates
National and state-level food insecurity rates, trends over time, and demographic breakdowns.
- State-by-state comparison
- Historical trends (2015-2025)
- County-level data
- Demographic analysis
Food Banks by State
Complete breakdown of food banks, food pantries, and emergency food providers by state.
- Number of food banks per state
- Coverage and service areas
- Distribution statistics
- Partner agency networks
SNAP Participation
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program enrollment and benefit data nationwide.
- State participation rates
- Average benefit amounts
- Enrollment trends
- Demographic breakdowns
Child Hunger Statistics
Comprehensive data on food insecurity among children and school meal program participation.
- Child food insecurity by state
- School meal program data
- Summer feeding programs
- Impact on academic performance
Senior Hunger Statistics
Food insecurity data for adults age 60 and older, plus senior nutrition program statistics.
- Senior food insecurity rates
- Commodity Supplemental Program
- Senior Farmers Market Nutrition
- Meals on Wheels data
Food Banks by Numbers
Operational statistics from our food bank database including hours, services, and coverage.
- Total food banks in database
- Service type breakdowns
- Geographic coverage
- Hours of operation analysis
National Food Insecurity Trends
Top 10 States by Food Insecurity Rate
| Rank | State | Food Insecurity Rate | Food Insecure Individuals | Child Food Insecurity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Louisiana | 17.9% | 825,300 | 24.8% |
| 2 | Mississippi | 17.4% | 513,200 | 24.2% |
| 3 | Arkansas | 16.8% | 509,400 | 23.6% |
| 4 | Oklahoma | 16.6% | 662,800 | 23.1% |
| 5 | Alabama | 16.4% | 817,900 | 22.9% |
| 6 | New Mexico | 16.4% | 346,500 | 22.7% |
| 7 | West Virginia | 16.3% | 287,400 | 21.8% |
| 8 | Texas | 15.9% | 4,892,100 | 22.3% |
| 9 | South Carolina | 15.2% | 797,600 | 21.4% |
| 10 | Kentucky | 14.8% | 663,400 | 19.7% |
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