People who suffer chronic hunger do not get enough calories, essential nutrients, or both. They have an ongoing problem with access to food.

Poverty is the main cause of hunger in the world. This is true in rich and poor countries alike. Most people who are hungry are living in extreme poverty, defined as income of $1.90 per day or less. About 740 million people live in extreme poverty.

822 million people experience hunger every day. Hunger exists in the U.S. just as it does everywhere. Over the last few decades, the world as a whole has seen progress against hunger, but the past few years have seen hunger rates rise.

Anybody can experience hunger at any time. But certain groups and people living under certain conditions are more at risk.