Food Aid Around the World Critical for U.S.

The U.S. is involved in providing food aid to dozens of countries around the world.

Acting Director of Food for Peace Matthew Nims said there is unprecedented amounts of food insecurity in the world.

“Food insecurity now affects 11 percent of the world’s population. That’s 815 million people going to bed hungry each night.”

That’s why Food for Peace is working in areas where there is widespread famine, conflict zones and trying to contain outbreaks of disease.

Nims said providing this food is also in the best interests of the U.S.

“Providing food assistance to the world’s most vulnerable people reflects America’s compassion and generosity. It is also critical to our national security. Where hunger persists, instability grows.”

USAID provides food to more than 50 countries around the world with focuses on kids, pregnant women and the elderly.