Senators Coons, bipartisan colleagues renew U.S. commitment to combating food insecurity on World Food Day

WASHINGTON - U.S. Senators Chris Coons (D-Del.), John Boozman (R-Ark.), Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.), and Jerry Moran (R-Kans.) introduced their bipartisan resolution today designating October 16, 2025, and 2026, as World Food Day, reaffirming the fight against hunger in the face of rising food insecurity around the world. Senator Coons also introduced similar resolutions for 2023 and 2024. Representatives Chellie Pingree (D-Maine.), Maria Salazar (R-Fla.), and Jim McGovern (D-Calif.) introduced a companion resolution in the House of Representatives.

2.3 billion people are estimated to have been moderately or severely food insecure in 2024, an increase of 3.36 million since 2019. The World Food Day resolution recognizes the important role that the United States plays in combating hunger worldwide and promotes further action to help people suffering from hunger and malnutrition.

"Whether children are starving in Gaza or Sudan, or in my hometown of Wilmington, Delaware, the world cannot abandon them," said Senator Coons. "This year's World Food Day comes as the Trump administration has cut food assistance to Americans and people across the globe. It is more important than ever for us to reaffirm our bipartisan commitment to fighting food insecurity."

"With hunger and economic security posing an increasing challenge in the United States and around the world, it is more important than ever to support American farmers as they feed the world," said Senator Klobuchar.

"Hunger is a daily reality for far too many families in Maine, across America, and around the world. As food insecurity continues to rise, World Food Day reminds us that we cannot afford complacency. We must act," said Congresswoman Pingree, co-chair of the House Food Recovery Caucus. "With this bipartisan, bicameral resolution, we renew our commitment to expanding access to nutritious food, cutting food waste, and confronting the true scale of the hunger crisis. The United States has both the capacity and the responsibility to lead the global fight against hunger. I urge my colleagues in Congress to join us in recognizing the urgent need to back programs and policies that strengthen food security at home and abroad-because the time to act is now."

"No one should go hungry in today's world," said Congresswoman Salazar. "Unfortunately, hundreds of millions of people suffer from food insecurity and malnutrition. The ability to feed one's family is essential to human dignity, and hunger increases the chance of conflict if it is not addressed. I am proud to co-lead the World Food Day resolution to continue advancing the fight against global hunger."

Each year, the United States joins more than 130 countries and the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) in celebrating World Food Day to promote global awareness and action for all who suffer from malnutrition. This year's World Food Day theme is "Hand in Hand for Better Foods and a Better Future," marking the 80th anniversary of the FAO. World Food Day also honors the founding of the FAO, established in Hot Springs, Virginia, on October 16, 1945.

To learn more about what actions you can take to promote better food systems and healthy diets for all, please visit https://http://www.fao.org/world-food-day.

The full text of the resolution can be found here.