FOOD SECURITY AND NUTRITION ASSISTANCE
No one in America should ever go hungry — period.
But from farm towns to city streets, millions of people still can’t afford healthy food in the richest nation on Earth. Food is not a handout — it’s a human necessity, and feeding our people is both an act of compassion and common sense.
THE PROBLEM
Over 40 million Americans experience food insecurity every year, including millions of children and seniors.
Food deserts leave rural and low-income neighborhoods without access to fresh produce or grocery stores.
Nutrition assistance programs like SNAP are underfunded and constantly targeted for cuts.
Rising food prices outpace benefits, while big corporations make record profits off the supply chain.
Schools and shelters are forced to ration meals while billions in food waste fill landfills.
Hunger is not a lack of food — it’s a failure of policy and priorities.
OUR PLAN - FEED THE NATION, FUEL THE FUTURE
We will guarantee that every person in this country can eat — and eat well:
Universal Food Security Guarantee — No American goes hungry. Nutrition access is as fundamental as healthcare.
Expand and Modernize SNAP — Increase benefits, index them to local food costs, and recognize volunteer work and caregiving as eligible participation.
National School Meal Program — Free breakfast and lunch for every K–12 student — no applications, no stigma.
Grocery Access Grants — Incentivize grocers and co-ops to open in underserved areas, using federal matching funds.
Support Local Food Production — Fund community gardens, farmer’s markets, and urban agriculture programs to create jobs and fresh food access.
Emergency Nutrition Reserve — Federal stockpiles of shelf-stable food and supply logistics for disaster and crisis response.
Cut Food Waste in Half — Tax credits and liability protections for restaurants, farmers, and stores that donate surplus food.
WHY IT MATTERS
A fed nation is a strong nation. Children learn better, seniors live longer, workers stay healthy, and families thrive when they don’t have to worry about their next meal. Hunger isn’t an economic issue — it’s a moral one.
“You can’t build the future on an empty stomach.”