Latino Hunger Facts

• Racial prejudice and language, education, and cultural barriers create inequalities that make Latino communities more impacted by food insecurity.
• In 2021, Latinos were 2.5 times more likely to experience food insecurity than white individuals. 1 in 6 Hispanic individuals experienced food insecurity.
• Latino children are more than twice as likely to face hunger as white children. In 2021, 18.5% experienced food insecurity.
• At the local level, food insecurity among Latinos is higher than white individuals in 99% of counties. See how hunger looks in your local community with .

To address food insecurity in Latino communities, Feeding America is working with national organizations such as UnidosUS to meet local needs and address the root causes of inequality.