Senior hunger in the U.S.

A Growing Problem

A new AARP Foundation study shows that nearly 9 million older adults face the risk of hunger – meaning they are forced to skip meals or buy poor quality food.

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Hunger in the
State of Mississippi

state rank for older adult
risk of hunger 1^st*
of older adults are
at risk of hunger 12.99^%*
USDA state food
insecurity ranking 1^st*
of residents reported not
having enough money to
buy food in the last year 27.9^%*

Hunger Facts In My State

How Can You Help

Hunger is a fact of life for many older Americans. Millions do not know where their next meal will come from. Yet, with your support we can help stop hunger in its tracks. Whether you give $5 or $5,000 or have five minutes or five hours to volunteer… every bit counts.
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Announcing 2012 Hunger Grant Awardees

Nearly $2.8 million in grant funding will help organizations across the country to create sustainable solutions to fight senior hunger.

Need Help?

Drive to End Hunger and its community partners can help so you don’t have to skip a meal. Find help in your area now.

Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program
Sign up for SNAP, which helps more than 40 million people put healthy food on the table each month.
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Feeding America
Need food assistance? Reach out to your local food bank to find a food pantry or soup kitchen near you.
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Meals on Wheels
Sign up for Meals on Wheels, the oldest and largest national organization composed of local community-based Senior Nutrition Programs.
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