'Explosion' in Need for Humanitarian Aid to Worsen in Next Years: UN Chief
"If the world wants to see less humanitarian suffering, you have to deal with the causes of that suffering," Mark Lowcock said.
G7 Must Also Fight Famine
The G7 must boost famine relief at the summit while it also ramps up vaccine distribution to stop the coronavirus.
Give Madagascar the Vaccine it Needs: Food
Right now the U.N. World Food Program is feeding 200,000 children in southern Madagascar with school meals, but many more need to be reached.
What We Can Learn from the Mother's Day after VE Day
The gift millions of mothers need around the world is food for their child. Too many mothers are watching their children starve to death. We have the power to stop this injustice, if we have the will.
We Must Stop Famine Before it Starts
Conflict and the climate crisis form a vicious circle that serves as a flywheel for hunger.
Most Number of People in Need of Food This Thanksgiving Since Depression
Roughly 1 in 6 adults and 1 in 4 children in the U.S. are struggling to meet their basic food needs this holiday season.
During Difficult Times, New Hope for Malnourished Children
We've known how to treat child malnutrition for years, but now we have developed a new way of getting the treatments to the kids who need it the most. And it'll help in the fight against COVID-19, too.
Coronavirus-Linked Hunger Could Cause 12,000 Deaths a Day, Study Finds
"COVID-19 is the last straw for millions of people already struggling," said Oxfam America President Abby Maxman.
Why We Need Snap Now More Than Ever
Two former U.S. secretaries of agriculture explain the importance of SNAP payments amidst the current pandemic.
As Famine Threatens the Globe, the U.S. Must Answer the Call
Now more than ever, the U.S. must exhibit global leadership in the fight against hunger.
Kids Are Going Hungry Without School Meals. It Doesn't Have to Be This Way
The coronavirus crisis has led to a five-fold increase in child hunger in America. Yet only 20 states are participating in a program that reimburses families for the value of school meals. Why?
How to Help Food Banks Near Me: Feeding America Advice on Donating and More
Food banks are struggling to meet demand due to panic buying, lack of storage, and supply chain disruptions.
Pennsylvania Food Bank Draws Mile-long Line of Cars
The Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank served 1700 families in need amid a spike in demand for emergency supplies across the U.S. due to the coronavirus shutdown.
Rats Sniff Out Hunger and Share Food With Each Other Based On Need
A new study finds that "honesty is enforced" by a "smell of hunger" when rats decide to share food with their compatriots.
Red Tape Prevents Some Families With Food Insecurity From Getting Help
Food insecurity means "access to adequate food for active, healthy living is limited by lack of money and other resources." In cases of very low food security, at least one member of the household changes their eating habits to make more food available for others.
St. Louis Mom Makes Free Meals For More Than 100 Kids Every Day
For five years, Champale Anderson has been stuffing brown lunch bags with peanut-butter sandwiches, fruit, cookies, vegetables, juice and other items.
National Food Bank Day 2019: Where to Help and How to Donate
On National Food Bank Day, marked on the first Friday in September, you can help contribute to the cause that believes no-one should go to bed hungry.
College Student Donates $1,300 From His Meal Plan to Local Food Bank
"One night it just hit me: I had the means to help people," said Florida Tech senior Roland Hesmondhalgh, who donates his leftover funds every spring.
Couple Donates Supermarket Shopping Spree Haul to Local Food Bank
"I immediately envisioned grabbing all sorts of things for my own cupboard," said Chantal Leroux. "Then after I reflected... I thought what a great opportunity to be able to give back."
Wall Won't Cut Migration—But Fighting Hunger Might
Hunger is far more of a national security priority than an expensive border wall.
Venezuela Faces Rising Hunger as Region Improves
About 3.7 million Venezuelans were undernourished in 2017.
Climate Change Is Contributing to Global Malnutrition
As temperatures increase and changes in rainfall patterns continue, crops such as rice, wheat and corn will fail to meet demand.
Venezuelan Zoo Animals Are Dying Amid Food Shortage
Animals in Venezuela's Zulia zoo are suffering from starvation as the the country dives deeper into a food crisis.
Venezuelans Are Losing Body Weight Amid Money Crisis
Once South America's richest economy, Venezuela is feeling the effects of food shortages.
Millions of Americans On Food Stamps Are Going Hungry
Republicans want to cut food stamps, but they're already insufficient.
DREAM Act: Seven Jailed Immigrants Go on Hunger Strike
They haven't eaten anything since being arrested at a sit-in on Friday, their supporters claim.
Now for the Good News. The Poor Are Getting Richer
In 1820, 94 percent of the world lived in extreme poverty. In 1990 the figure was 34.8 percent and in 2015 just 9.6 percent.
What Life Is Like for a Soldier in North Korea's Army
Pyongyang has one of the world's biggest ground armies.