Learn What Food Insecurity Looks Like
Food insecurity is a consistent lack of enough food to live a healthy, active life.
The causes are complex and include unemployment, a lack of affordable housing, chronic health conditions and discrimination, to name a few.
Food insecurity is a consistent lack of enough food to live a healthy, active life.
Anyone can face food insecurity in their life. Loss of income, rising food costs and many more circumstances can lead to hunger.
Without access to nutrient-rich food, both children and adults can experience a decrease in their physical and mental health.
RESEARCH & RESULTS
HUNGER IN THE HEARTLAND
Read more about food insecurity in our community with Hunger in the Heartland, a study by the University of Missouri Interdisciplinary Center for Food Security.
The Food Bank for Central & Northeast Missouri
We share food with 145 pantries, meal sites and seniors centers, plus 200 schools across a 32-county service area.
Find Food
Get nutritious, satisfying food for yourself and your household. Use the link to find a partner agency sharing food near you.
Support The Food Bank
Support from our community is what allows us to continue our mission of ending hunger across our service area. Learn how you can help.