food insecurity
noun
plural food insecurities
: the fact or an instance of being unable to consistently access or afford adequate food
The USDA defines food insecurity as a household's inability to provide enough food for each person to live an active, healthy lifestyle. Food insecurity can also occur when there is an abundance of processed, pre-packaged, calorie-dense foods, because these foods do not contain adequate nutrition.—
The Northeast Mississippi (Tupelo) Daily Journal
The Northeast Mississippi (Tupelo) Daily JournalThe federal government often allocates funds to help citizens facing food insecurity and other socio-economic hardships …—Yssis Cano-Santiago
Yssis Cano-SantiagoThis past year has laid bare concerns about food insecurities in this country. The pandemic has led to shortages in the grocery store on essential items like toilet paper and meat.—Amanda Radke
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The cases suggest doctors should be on the lookout for this historic illness, particularly among patients experiencing poverty, food insecurity and social isolation.
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 23 Oct. 2024
After the Chargers used Bozeman’s viral moment of vigilante justice to share information about the Bradley and Nikki Bozeman Foundation on social media, more than 150 fans donated to the charity’s efforts to address food insecurity and combat bullying.
—Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 31 Oct. 2024
The bills will significantly limit its ability to continue that work at a time when than 1.8 million people across Gaza are experiencing high levels of acute food insecurity, according to the agency.
—Barak Ravid, Axios, 28 Oct. 2024
His contribution helped local organizations provide meals to senior citizens affected by food insecurity during the COVID-19 pandemic.
—Giana Levy, People.com, 27 Oct. 2024
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Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 23 Oct. 2024
After the Chargers used Bozeman’s viral moment of vigilante justice to share information about the Bradley and Nikki Bozeman Foundation on social media, more than 150 fans donated to the charity’s efforts to address food insecurity and combat bullying.
—Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 31 Oct. 2024
The bills will significantly limit its ability to continue that work at a time when than 1.8 million people across Gaza are experiencing high levels of acute food insecurity, according to the agency.
—Barak Ravid, Axios, 28 Oct. 2024
His contribution helped local organizations provide meals to senior citizens affected by food insecurity during the COVID-19 pandemic.
—Giana Levy, People.com, 27 Oct. 2024
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“Food insecurity.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/food%20insecurity. Accessed 29 Nov. 2024.
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