January 21, 2022

Food insecurity during pandemic prompts tribes to bolster food sovereignty

Author: Jeniffer Solis

Almost half of Native American and Alaska Native survey respondents have experienced food insecurity during the pandemic, according to a new report released by Native-led food research organizations.
Among American Indian and Alaska Native respondents, the survey found that nearly half (48%) indicated that sometimes or often during the pandemic the food in their household didn’t last long enough, and they didn’t have money to get more.
Another 37% of individuals said that in at least one month d...