Feeding America estimates that 45 million people (1 in 7), including 15 million children (1 in 5), may have experienced food insecurity in 2020. Increasing rates of food insecurity pose additional challenges for people living with special dietary needs such as food allergies and intolerances because of poor access to suitable foods.
Tune in to this episode to learn about:
- the difference between “hunger” and “food insecurity”
- the meaning behind “food related quality of life”
- food insecurity in the covid era
- how the pandemic has impacted the way food pantries provide services
- the #EndHungerPain Initiative
- recommended foods to donate to pantries for people with special dietary needs
- specific steps you can take to help make a difference
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