Poverty is the driving force behind food insecurity.
Poverty touches every part of a person’s life. It leaves families in a daily battle to choose between survival and stability.
Juana knows this battle all too well. Affording insulin for her mother never leaves enough money for the wholesome foods a diabetic’s diet requires.
That leaves Juana’s family often picking between paying for insulin or healthy food. Each choice Juana makes tightens the grip of poverty.
That is why January is Poverty Awareness Month.
Poverty manifests in countless harmful ways. Yet, food insecurity is one of the most urgent consequences.
At Second Harvest, we see firsthand the challenges our neighbors face. We see how poverty drives food insecurity, and how food insecurity drives poverty.
Claudie, who works for Second Harvest Partner Agency Catholic Charities, knows this. She says, “Food is the most important thing in anybody’s life.”
We also see the incredible difference acts of kindness can make. Volunteering, donating, and spreading awareness provides food today and hope for tomorrow.
This is a time to do more than shed light on the struggles faced by millions of Americans. We must move towards a brighter future for everyone.
Together, we can create a community without food insecurity. A community without poverty. Let’s make a difference.