We believe adequate nourishment is a human right, and that ending hunger in our state is both essential and possible. Every day, we work to make that right a reality for all Californians.
California produces nearly half of the nation’s fruits and vegetables — enough to feed us all — yet more than 20% of Californians face food insecurity on a daily basis — and this number doesn’t even tell the full story. Because of vast structural inequities, much greater levels of hunger are experienced by Black, Latine, and Multiracial Californians:
Food Insecurity in California Households by Race and Household Type; Summer 2023