OPINION — When most people think about hunger, they picture an empty pantry or fridge. Yet, for families struggling to make ends meet, the challenge is often more complicated than simply having enough food to eat.
A family might have a pantry stocked with canned goods and still struggle to provide the fresh produce, milk, protein and other nutritious foods their children need to grow and thrive.
As we recognize World Food Day on Oct. 16, it’s an important reminder that addressing food insecurity means more than making sure our neighbors have enough to eat. It means ensuring they have access to the nutrition they need to live healthy, productive lives.
