The past year has been more difficult than many of us have experienced in our lifetime. No one has been left untouched by the country’s economic recession. Lost jobs. Lost homes. Lost savings. Not surprisingly, over 554,000 people in Massachusetts are struggling to put food on the table, and the number continues to climb.

In this report, we recognize that the scope of the problem has changed. We will present the case for shaping our hunger solutions with a view that keeps the individual in mind, while also seeks to touch entire populations of food-insecure people. This is a time for a smart and strategic investment in solutions that work.

>> Download a copy of the  2009 Status Report on Hunger.