Food insecurity is when people cannot get the food they need to live their lives the best way possible. This topic is important because many people are living without the necessities that they need to live. Food insecurity leads to people going hungry which causes one of the world’s biggest problems, world hunger. There are many reasons why people go hungry, but the main reason is that people do not have the money to buy food. Between inflation and fewer job options, many people are going hungry because of the cost of food. Countless people around the world need help.
Thankfully, there have been several people helping out. One of them being chef José Andrés who has opened food kitchens throughout the whole world to serve needy people. Earlier this year Chef José Andrés teamed up with George Washington University to launch a Global Food Institute in the nation’s capital. José Andrés wants to identify and find solutions to the world’s problem with food supply. He has said, “At the end, you see that food very much is everything.” He wants to help others by spreading awareness and inspiring people worldwide to take action in solving this global issue.
All in all, if more and more people help out then hopefully one day, food insecurity will not be as prevalent. While it still exists there are things that you can do to help out. You can donate food to food banks and volunteer with local organizations that service those experiencing food insecurity. People of all ages, including high school students, can start by serving those in their own community. We can all make a difference just like José Andrés!