200,000 People in Westchester
are Hungry.
Hunger is Closer than you Think.
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Hunger can affect people from all walks of life. Millions of people in America are just one job loss, missed paycheck, or medical emergency away from hunger. Hunger doesn't affect everyone equally - some groups like children, seniors, and people of color face hunger at much higher rates.
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According to the USDA, more than 38 million people, including 12 million children, in the United States are food insecure.
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The pandemic has increased food insecurity among families with children and communities of color, who already faced hunger at much higher rates before the pandemic.
In Westchester County
44,000
Seniors
Many seniors live on fixed incomes. After paying for rent or housing and healthcare, there is very often little left for food.
In Westchester County
60,000
Children
Hunger or food insecurity affects every aspect of a child's life, including school performance and overall health and well-being. Children who receive free lunches at school often have nothing for breakfast, dinner, on weekends or school vacations. No child should be hungry.
