Hunger Research
Hunger has no boundaries. It impacts the lives of 1 in 8 Americans. Real people of all walks of life struggle with hunger. It doesn’t matter if you’re in a suburban, rural, or urban setting – hunger lives in your community.
These studies provide comprehensive information about charitable food recipients. They also examine the local agencies working on food security issues. This data informs Second Harvest’s decisions about how we get food to people in need.

Map the Meal Gap
Released annually, this study reveals food insecurity at national, state, and county levels. Use the interactive map to see how hunger affects your community.

Hunger in America
Released every four years, this is the largest, most comprehensive national study of hunger