Food Security

  1. Concept illustration depicting food crops growing in an urban district. Image credit: Nicole Smith, made with Midjourney

    The time is ripe to support urban agriculture

  2. Concept illustration of a vibrant agricultural landscape showcasing a diverse, thriving farm with a mix of crops, animals, and sustainable farming practices. The scene includes farmers of different backgrounds working together harmoniously, incorporating traditional Indigenous farming techniques. In the background, there's a stark contrast with industrial agriculture--large monoculture fields and factory farms emitting pollution. The foreground focuses on the lush, biodiverse agroecological farm, with rich green plants, colorful crops, and healthy soil. The overall mood is hopeful and energetic, emphasizing the principles of sustainability, resilience, and fairness. Image credit: Nicole Smith, made with Midjourney

    Agroecology: A paradigm shift in the US food system

  3. Concept illustration of a man walking away from a convenience store, holding cheap plastic shopping bags filled with chips and candy and cookies. The background is an urban landscape with a couple of people and cars, wide-angle view. Image credit: Nicole Smith, made with Midjourney

    Low income, lack of food stores linked to type of snacks and sweets people eat

  4. Concept illustration of a family at the dinner table. Image credit: Nicole Smith, made with Midjourney

    US families experience more chronic food insecurity now than 20 years ago

  5. Concept image of a place with the word hungeer. Image credi: Siegfried Poepperl on Unsplash

    President Biden’s plan to end hunger: U-M expert available

  6. Old tires dumped in the area were painted by students and put to new uses at the Cadillac Urban Gardens. Image credit: Eric Bronson

    From garden to growth: This urban garden cultivates young leaders

  7. A senior woman gazes at a bowl of food. Image credit: iStock

    Rising food prices hit less-healthy older adults hardest, U-M poll suggests

  8. Map showing targeted survey areas in green. Blue pins are federally-recognized Native American tribes. Red pins are Kellogg project areas. Image courtesy: Kate Bauer

    U-M, Farm Bureau working together to reduce hunger in Michigan

  9. Elderly hands hold a fork and knife next to an empty plate. Image credit: iStock

    1 in 5 older Americans experience food insufficiency, according to U-M study

  10. Kate Bauer still from video.

    Pandemic exposed weakness in ensuring healthy food access in child care

  11. A man looks into an empty refridgerator. Image credit: iStock

    Coronavirus pandemic worsens food insecurity for low-income adults

  12. The FoodFinder app.

    Michigan alum strengthens fight against hunger

  13. A senior woman gazes at a bowl of food. Image credit: iStock

    Even before COVID-19, many adults over 50 lacked stable food supply, didn’t use assistance

  14. Food delivery truck. Image credit: iStock

    Ravi Anupindi: COVID-19 shocks food supply chain, spurs creativity and search for resiliency

  15. Image of a child holding an empty bowl.

    For children, food insecurity means not only hunger but also stress, sadness