AV on Health: Food Insecurity

Another View The Radio Show Podcast · Oct 29, 2026 · 54m

Food insecurity is defined as any member of a household lacking consistent access to enough food for an active, healthy life. According to a new study by the Federation of Virginia Food Banks, 42% of Virginia households experienced food insecurity at some point between May 2025 and May 2026. The numbers are higher for families with children - 51% of those households at some point went hungry during that same time period. Plus, African American and Latino families experience hunger two times more often than white households. We talk about the causes of food insecurity and what the faith…