25% of Americans Worry About Feeding Families

Results of a new nationwide survey reveals one in four Americans worry about having enough money to put food on the table in the next year and many Americans are unaware of how serious hunger is in their own communities.

The online survey, initiated as part of Tyson’s “KNOW Hunger" campaign, also found two-thirds of those surveyed rated hunger as a more serious problem nationally than in their own community. While more than one-third indicated they have a direct connection to hunger, 59% were surprised to learn the parents of hungry children in the United States typically have full-time jobs.

Other key survey findings include:

* 91% of Americans are committed to the principle that no one should go hungry in the United States.
* 89% believe hunger impacts the physical development of infants/toddlers.
* 53% believe that children often eat cheap, unhealthy foods so families can pay rent.
* 51% believe that seniors often have to choose between paying for medical prescriptions or food.
* 54% of Americans say more should be spent to address hunger compared to other problems.
* 73% see a major hunger relief role for the federal government.
* 80% see a major role for local organizations/leaders.

Sources:

* Tyson Foods: One in Four Americans Worried About Having Enough Money for Food