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Hunger in the News: October 25, 2019

October 25, 2019

A weekly round-up of the stories that caught our eye this week, with an emphasis on hunger, food waste, and poverty in the United States.

A new set of maps from the Urban Institute highlight county level food insecurity, as well as, “information on related risk factors, from housing costs, insufficient income and financial insecurity to demographics, health challenges and structural disadvantages.” (U.S. News & World Report)

The Urban Institute’s study also shows how food insecurity is related to poor credit, the cost of housing, and transportation expenses. (The New Food Economy)

Nearly 1 million children would lose access to free school meals if the Trump Administration’s changes to SNAP eligibility go into effect. (The Washington Post)

A lack of time, appliances, and access to fresh food makes it difficult for low-income families to prepare “budget-friendly” meals. (The Huffington Post)

The rising visibility of homelessness in Austin is beginning to spark a backlash. (Wall Street Journal)