HUNGER FOR HISPANICS DECREASES, BUT STILL HIGH

Census Bureau data show that the rates of hunger and poverty decreased for Hispanic households last year, but Hispanics continue to be disproportionately affected by hunger. Nationally, 14.3% of households experience food insecurity, while 23.7% of Hispanic households struggle with food insecurity. In addition, 24.8% of Hispanics live in poverty, compared to the national average of 14.5%. The findings show that one of the biggest contributing factors to the decline is a decrease in unemployment, which fell from 8.1% in 2012 to 7.4% in 2013.  

Source: Bread for the World, 10/9/14, Hispanic Hunger