Learn About Child Hunger
It may be hard to believe that there are children in America who
don’t get enough to eat, have to skip meals on a regular basis
and go to bed hungry. The reality is that 16.7 million children
in America—that’s almost 1 in 4—face hunger. Here you’ll find more
information about the issue of child hunger with an overview of the
problem, a quiz to test your knowledge, statistics on the issue and
stories from individuals who’ve faced hunger in their lives.
Child Hunger in America
Does child hunger in America exist? Can you see the difference between children who are hungry and children who ate three well-balanced meals? Find the answers to these questions and more here.
Statistics
Find out the hard truth about child hunger and where it lives in America.
Real People, Real Stories
Read about how child hunger affects Americans firsthand by reading their stories.
The Hunger Quiz
Test your knowledge. Find out how much you know about child hunger in America.
Hunger In America
Even though we may not see it, hunger lives in our classrooms, playgrounds, neighborhoods and our own backyards. It may affect our friends, our co-workers or children in our neighborhoods. Our interactive map shows where hunger lives in America.
Apply for a Grant
Want to apply for a grant from the ConAgra Foods Foundation? Learn about the application process and the criteria the ConAgra Foods Foundation uses to evaluate grant applications here.
