California is full of food, yet scarred with hunger.
Despite the state producing nearly half the country’s fruits and vegetables, one in five Californians are food insecure, meaning they have limited or uncertain access to adequate food. Food insecurity does not necessarily cause hunger, but hunger is a possible outcome.
People experience food insecurity in different ways. Some families may only eat lesser quality food, while others may simply eat less.
Read more at CalMatters.