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 million children
in America – that's nearly one in five – 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.
Hunger by the Numbers
One in five children is struggling with hunger in America. In some U.S. counties though, that number is as high as one in two Feeding America's Map the Meal Gap illustrates the reality of hunger in communities nationwide.
No Kid Hungry
We believe no child in America should go hungry. Take the No Kid Hungry Pledge today and add your voice to the community of people passionate about ending childhood hunger 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.
