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Food insecurity is subject to various misconceptions, many of which have since been debunked and explained. Some of the most common have been addressed by the program known as Nourishing Neighbors.

Common Misconceptions

One of the most common misconceptions is that countries like the United States don't face high rates of food insecurity. According to Nourishing Neighbors, food insecurity does impact people from all over the world in all countries.

Another Misconception is that food insecurity only impacts certain groups like the homeless. However, Nourishing Neighbors notes that food insecurity does not discriminate, but they note that marginalized communities are typically those most effected.

A third misconception is that food insecurity can be solved through more food. Food insecurity is also rooted in systems of inequity. Often times people are met with the choice of buying food or paying their bills. When it comes down to it, they often choose to pay their bills instead, leaving them to go hungry. Hence, the idea that more food solves the problem isn't necessarily rational.