Food is more than nutrition. It’s medicine, it serves as critical fuel for our bodies and minds, and it provides comfort and a sense of safety. Access to food is more than a biological imperative, it affects our ability to learn, grow, connect, and thrive. That’s why hunger is such a complex and urgent issue. With 690 million people dealing with hunger — nearly nine percent of the global population — the impacts of inequitable access to food and nutrition have a ripple effect that reaches every corner of society.
Unfortunately, the causes of hunger are as complex and varied as the results. Climate change, war and conflict, and food waste are all major drivers of food insecurity. As a result, while we produce more food than ever before, one in nine people still go hungry, and two billion people don’t
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