The persistence of hunger in America
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Almost 48 million Americans, including 14 million children, still face daily food insecurity.
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You or someone you know may be among the nearly 48 million Americans, including 14 million children, experiencing daily food insecurity.
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Almost 48 million Americans, including nearly 14 million children, experience food insecurity daily, according to Claire Babineaux-Fontenot, the outgoing CEO of Feeding America. This figure highlights the persistent challenge of hunger within the United States. The statement provides a current assessment of food access issues affecting a significant portion of the population.
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Feeding America's outgoing CEO provided an assessment of persistent food insecurity in the U.S.
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