The loss of family income and usual sources like school lunches means more children don't know when they will get to eat a regular meal. Other factors at play when it comes who will go hungry include race, gender discrimination and government policies. We look at how other countries have done during the pandemic compared to the United States when it comes to getting its residents fed and ask how soon we can expect to see a rebound from the current level of food insecurity.
- Dr. Mariana Chilton, professor of health management and policy, Center for Hunger-Free Communities, Drexel University
- Joanna Sebelien, chief resource officer, Harvesters Community Food Network
