Everything's Bigger in Texas, Even Hunger

When it comes to rising out of poverty, Texans have a steep climb. A new Gallup report shows 21 percent of Texans struggle to afford food, above the national average of 18.9 percent.

Hunger is a growing problem across the country as the average cost of living—including food prices—has gone up while incomes have remained stagnant. But social and economic factors unique to Texas mean our neighbors often have it tougher than folks in other states.

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Texas falls behind the national average in educational outcomes and median household income. Our unemployment rate is low compared to the rest of the country, but a higher percentage of Texans work in low-wage jobs.

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It’s easy to see why more Texans struggle to access the nutritious food they need live healthy, productive lives. That's why our work at the Food Bank is so important right here in Central Texas. With your support, we can connect our neighbors with the resources to pull themselves out of poverty.