The novel coronavirus pandemic has not only turned the economy upside-down, it's sent the number of hungry Americans skyrocketing.<br />Feeding America says the rate of food insecurity in the US is expected to rise at least 12.5% from 2018.<br />At the same time, Elle Magzine reports the number of food-insecure people may rise by a minimum of 40.5 million.<br />Feeding America volunteer Mamie Cain says the pandemic has led to widespread job loss in her Mississippi community, driving up demand for food assistance.<br />My family and volunteers that assist, they do not waver. Even though we all are scared of this COVID, they do not waver. Mamie Cain Volunteer Feeding America
