Healthy Living

The stigma surrounding food insecurity programs

One in five children in the U.S. are food insecure.  In 2022, one in six people relied on food assistance programs – which includes the use of food banks or charitable donations.  Jonathan Toms with Smithfield Foods says there is a misconception from the general public.

Smithfield Foods has made significant contributions to address food insecurity in their local communities.  One of those is a retired city bus that’s been turned into a mobile pay-what-you-can market where those in need can purchase non-perishable food items, fresh produce, and healthy proteins for a donation of any amount.

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