Food insecurity remains a persistent challenge in Texas, impacting more than 4.9 million Texans (16% of the state’s population). The numbers are even more alarming for children: 23% of Texas kids (roughly 1.7 million) lived in food-insecure households in 2022. That same year, the average cost of a meal in Texas was $3.45, and the state faced a food budget shortfall of more than $3.1 billion.
Understanding what causes food insecurity and its patterns is essential to create solutions that ensure no Texan is left behind. Explore our full data on food insecurity in Texas here.
Every Texan deserves access to healthy, affordable food. It is crucial that these existing programs remain fully funded, and that additional actions are taken to ensure all Texans are able to thrive. For more data on food security, check out Every Texan’s Data Hub .
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