Hunger is often invisible. In Nashville, many children face food insecurity — and understanding that reality helps us respond with compassion.
Why it matters?
Why It Matters?
Hunger is often invisible. In Nashville, many children face food insecurity — and understanding that reality helps us respond with compassion.
1 in 5 children
in Davidson County experience food insecurity
Food insecurity means inconsistent access to enough food — not always knowing where the next meal will come from.
Many food-insecure households include working parents
Hunger increases during school breaks and summer months
Rising housing and grocery costs directly impact food access
Hunger often looks like smaller portions or skipped meals
Children facing hunger are more likely to struggle in school