The persistence of hunger in America

Community Impact
Written By Andrea Lloyd

CBS News | March 8, 2026

For some 30 years, the U.S. Department of Agriculture has released an annual report on the number of Americans living with food insecurity. The Trump administration ended that report, calling it "redundant" and "politicized." But getting rid of the data doesn't erase the problem – or the desire to fix it. Listen or read full article. Or watch on YouTube

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