LinkLinks City Paper: D.C. Has the Highest Percentage of Senior Hunger in the Nation. Can New Legislation Help? By Editor On Nov 30, 2021 Last updated Nov 30, 2021 50 Share D.C. has the highest rate of senior hunger in the nation when compared to states. Feeding America’s “State of Senior Hunger in America in 2019” report, released in August 2021, says 13.5 percent of seniors in the District were food insecure when data was collected. They lack consistent access to food they need to live healthy lives, and the isolating nature of the pandemic likely exacerbated the problem. 50 Share FacebookTwitterReddItWhatsAppEmailPrint
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