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Food Insecurity in Rural West Virginia | Charleston News
In southern West Virginia, food insecurity is hitting hard—over one in five people in some counties can’t reliably afford enough to eat, fueled by soaring grocery prices and shrinking federal aid. Mingo County leads with a staggering 22.5% rate, where economic distress traps families, seniors, and even working veterans in a cycle of poverty. Food banks, stretched thin by rising costs, are struggling to meet demand, while rural communities face limited access to affordable groceries. Advocates warn that without community action and systemic change, hunger will only deepen. Listen in…
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