Food insecurity is surging globally and domestically, with more people going hungry than during the pandemic. Regions like Northern Nigeria face critical shortages affecting millions, while U.S. states grapple with SNAP funding gaps and low-income households experience sharp increases in hunger amid economic inequality.
·Northern Nigeria's hunger crisis hits worst level in a decade with 17 million facing food insecurity; UN seeks $89 million in aid
·More Americans going hungry now than at pandemic peak, driven by economic inequality and rising costs
·States may owe millions for SNAP benefits, risking further hunger increases as federal funding faces pressure
·Trump suspends African fertilizer tariffs after declaring U.S. food supply emergency
·Grassroots efforts like Shame Free Collective launch to reduce stigma and increase access to food assistance
drawn from FOX 17 West Michigan News, KATC, Business Insider Africa, KCUR · updated 3h ago