Food Banks by State
Interactive comparison of food bank coverage and food insecurity across all 50 states
Updated: December 15, 2025
National Overview
200+
Feeding America Network Food Banks60,000+
Partner Food Pantries & Programs44.2M
People Served Annually6.6B
Pounds of Food DistributedState-by-State Comparison
Food bank coverage and food insecurity rates vary significantly by state. Use this comprehensive table to compare states.
| State | Food Insecurity Rate | Food Insecure People | Child Food Insecurity | Food Banks in Database | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | 16.4% | 817,900 | 22.9% | 10 | View |
| Arkansas | 16.8% | 509,400 | 23.6% | - | View |
| Kentucky | 14.8% | 663,400 | 19.7% | 5 | View Report |
| Louisiana | 17.9% | 825,300 | 24.8% | - | View |
| Mississippi | 17.4% | 513,200 | 24.2% | - | View |
| North Carolina | 12.4% | 1,317,600 | 17.2% | 7 | View Report |
| Ohio | 13.1% | 1,537,800 | 18.4% | 8 | View Report |
| Oklahoma | 16.6% | 662,800 | 23.1% | - | View |
| Pennsylvania | 11.8% | 1,528,400 | 16.4% | 8 | View Report |
| Tennessee | 14.2% | 1,002,800 | 19.3% | 5 | View Report |
| Texas | 15.9% | 4,892,100 | 22.3% | - | View |
| Virginia | 10.2% | 886,900 | 14.1% | 10 | View Report |
| West Virginia | 16.3% | 287,400 | 21.8% | 6 | View Report |
Note: Food bank counts from our database may not represent all food assistance providers in each state. Food insecurity data from Feeding America Map the Meal Gap 2024.
Food Banks in Our Database by State
Highest Food Insecurity Rates
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17.9%Louisiana825,300 food insecure individuals
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17.4%Mississippi513,200 food insecure individuals
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16.8%Arkansas509,400 food insecure individuals
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16.6%Oklahoma662,800 food insecure individuals
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16.4%Alabama817,900 food insecure individuals
Lowest Food Insecurity Rates
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8.4%North Dakota71,200 food insecure individuals
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8.6%New Hampshire118,900 food insecure individuals
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8.7%Minnesota484,700 food insecure individuals
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9.1%Vermont58,400 food insecure individuals
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9.2%Wisconsin537,900 food insecure individuals