After decades of decline, hunger rates are growing. The devastating effects of COVID-19, extreme weather, and conflict are pushing millions of children and families to the brink.
why meal program?
Hunger can affect people from all walks of life. Many Indians are one job loss or medical crisis away from food insecurity – but some people, including children and seniors, may be at greater risk of hunger than others.
To achieve our vision of a hunger-free India, we must address the root causes of hunger and deepen our understanding of structural and systemic inequities that disproportionately impact marginalized communities and people in need of assistance.
Protect families from malnutrition
Malnutrition occurs when a person doesn’t have enough food or doesn’t eat enough healthy foods.
Help families avoid hunger-related illnesses
According to the USDA, there is a strong connection between hunger and chronic diseases like high blood pressure, heart disease, and diabetes.
Who goes hungry?
Beyond the numbers and words often used to describe it, understanding the full scope of hunger and malnutrition can be daunting. The resources below are here to help you understand the issue and the effect it has on the 815 million people impacted by hunger.
Hunger affects your mental health.
Facing hunger can be stressful. Constantly worrying about where your next meal will come from can cause mental health problems such as depression, anxiety and even posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD).