The Growing Challenge of Food Insecurity in Our Society :

1. Food insecurity affects millions around the world, including right here in our own communities.
   (I)Environmental Impact : When food is wasted, it doesn't just disappear. The resources used to produce, transport, and store
   food — including water, energy, land, and labor — are also wasted.
   (II)Hunger and Food Insecurity : In a world where millions of people go to bed hungry, food waste is a glaring injustice. It’s
   estimated that nearly one-third of all food produced globally is wasted, even though there are people suffering from hunger.
2. Factors like poverty, lack of access to affordable food, and economic instability contribute to this problem.
   (I)Economic Losses : Food wastage represents a significant economic loss. This loss impacts farmers, businesses, and
   households, as the money and effort spent on food production, transportation, and retail operations are essentially thrown
   away.
   (II)Strain on Resources : Wasting food contributes to the growing strain on essential resources such as clean water and arable
   land. The production of food requires vast amounts of water and fertile land — both of which are finite. As food is wasted, it
   exacerbates the pressure on these already limited resources.