"Florida's Nasty Food Policies: Children Are Suffering Because Of Politics"

By Barrington Salmon (Source: Miami Times) - “A child neglected by the community will set it ablaze to seek warmth.” — African proverb. In 2022, the U.S. ranked as the wealthiest nation, with a net worth of $145.8 trillion. Florida's economy generated over $1.65 trillion in 2024. Yet, despite Republican claims of “saving the children,” Florida faces a severe child hunger crisis. Feeding America reports over 2.3 million Floridians suffer from food insecurity, with 613,000 to 800,000 being children. No Kid Hungry Florida highlighted that 72% of residents struggle to afford groceries, impacting both low- and middle-income families.