Israel has dismissed a UN-backed report highlighting catastrophic hunger in Gaza, claiming it is misleading and biased. The report, published by the Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC), stated that 495,000 Gazans are facing severe food insecurity, while another 745,000 are in a food emergency. Despite some improvement in the north, the report warns of a worsening situation in the south, attributed to the May hostilities in Rafah.
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) reports that 12.8% of American households faced food insecurity in 2022, a significant increase from 10.2% in 2021. This issue, prevalent among households with children, single parents, and ethnic minorities, is compounded by inflation and ongoing recovery from the pandemic. President Biden’s efforts through programs like SNAP have not fully addressed the growing problem, which experts believe could hinder his reelection chances.
In Las Vegas, a staggering 1 in 6 children face hunger. Hope for the City, a local nonprofit, has taken on the mission to end hunger in the city. Findlay Automotive Group has joined the cause as their charity of the month. The organization operates 12 pop-up food pantries, has distributed 21 million pounds of food in four years, and plans to provide 10,000 meals a day to children in need this summer. Findley Automotive Group’s donation will support these efforts. Hope for the City encourages donations and volunteers to join the fight against hunger.
