Facts and Faces of Hunger in America

Meet Jessica, Alicia, Martin and Harold.

Each represents the face of hunger in our nation as revealed through Hunger in America 2014, the largest research study of its kind in the U.S., carried out by Feeding America.

Follow their paths and find out how you can make a difference in their lives.

So many nights, Jessica doesn't get enough food to get her through the next day.

Meet Alicia

Alicia is a full-time college student, wife and mother.

Shortly after Alicia went back to school to earn her degree to better provide for her family, her husband lost his job.

Meet Martin

He's 52 and works as a janitor at a local school. He also lives with diabetes.

Despite his hard work, Martin earns minimum wage. After paying rent, he doesn't always have enough left over for food and medical care.

So every month, Martin has to make an impossible choice.

Meet Harold

Harold is a grandfather and proud veteran.

As a 72-year-old senior, Harold has a fixed income of only $850 a month. This puts him well below the poverty line.

With so many bills to pay and rising food costs, Harold struggles to survive in a country whose prosperity and freedom he so bravely served to protect.

Jessica, Alicia, Martin and Harold are just four of the more than 46 million people Feeding America serves each year.

But we don't do it alone.

We rely on people like you, who give food, funds and time to the Feeding America network of food banks.

Food banks distribute food to local partner agencies like food pantries and meal programs.

With the help of dedicated volunteers, these programs provide food directly to the people who need it most.

But the people we serve need more than food. That's why we partner with health, housing and employment organizations to help provide families with the support they need to build more stable lives.

The Feeding America network serves millions of families, yet there are millions more who still need help.

That's why your support is more important than ever.

Together, we can help build a bright future for our neighbors in need.