The good news: for the first time since the recession, the number of people across the nation who are struggling to put food on the table has decreased. In fact, the number of “food insecure” (those unsure they will be able to afford three meals each day) fell by 6 million Americans last year to the lowest level since 2008, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
We’ve seen the same trend here in New York City. According to preliminary data from nonprofit Hunger Free America, the city has seen a decline of about 250,000 food insecure individuals this past....More>>>