Hunger: A major and Growing Problem in the USA

[...]

Nearly one in five said they or someone in their family had received food from a charity organization in the past year. In past month, 13 percent said they or someone in their family had gone to bed hungry.

While 63 percent blame the economy for the problem, ethanol was also named as a major cause. The survey found that 47 percent oppose government subsidies for ethanol production because they believe it will spur higher food prices.

[...]