What is food security, and why does it matter?

Well, in short, food security is about having enough to eat.

More than 800 million people live in hunger every day, according to the UN, and experts predict that a further two billion people will be undernourished – i.e. not have enough food to stay healthy – by 2050.

And day-to-day hunger isn’t just an immediate problem. It has a lasting health impact too. Poor nutrition can affect physical and mental health in a big way, especially in children. In fact, studies have shown that children who experience food insecurity suffer from stunted growth and development – physically, socially and emotionally – and are more susceptible to chronic health conditions later in life.

Food insecurity is a global challenge that needs to be met with the development of better food production systems, education, conflict resolution and other impactful world hunger solutions.

Here’s what you can do to do your bit for helping in creating a food-secure society:

1. 1. Donate non-perishable food items to a local food drive, food bank, NGOs.
   2. Volunteer at local kitchens or feeding programs to help supply those in need of a meal.
   3. Donate meals to the people living on the streets with limited means or start your own fundraiser and give the money you raise to a local food donating organisation.
   4. Sign up as a spokesperson or an ambassador advocating an organisation you trust to deliver meals
   5. Adopt a family that is struggling to make their ends meet and is in need of meals to sponsor their food for a select duration.

You can make a difference in the lives of those struggling with access to healthy and affordable food, starting today.

Getting involved with local organisations that work to identify and combat food insecurity will help to improve the well-being of your community.

Support our dream of eradicating hunger from this city by donating generously so that we can continue giving food for free to everyone who struggles to arrange their next meal.

To donate, visit https://bit.ly/DonateFood-FightHunger