Food insufficiency rates in 2022 were higher among Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander households, Black households, and American Indian and Alaska Native households compared to other racial and ethnic groups

Very low and low food sufficiency during the COVID-19 pandemic affected certain segments of the U.S. population more than others. From December 29, 2021 – December 19, 2022, the prevalence of food insufficiency was higher among Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander households, Black households, and American Indian and Alaska Native households than other racial and ethnic groups. For most groups, food insufficiency was higher for households with children.