According to a report by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Michigan has an 11.4% food insecurity rate, this puts Michigan in 39th place among all states. The national food insecurity rate stands at 10.4%.
The report also shows that New Hampshire has the lowest food insecurity rate among all states, at 5.4%, while Mississippi has the highest rate, at 15.3%. The report recommends measures to address food insecurity, such as increasing access to healthy food options, improving economic opportunities, and increasing funding for programs that provide food assistance to those in need.
While Michigan’s food insecurity rate is higher than the national average, efforts are being made to combat the issue. Local organizations and food banks are working to provide food and resources to those in need, and government programs such as the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) provide assistance to eligible individuals and families.
Reporting for WGRT – Choze Powell
