Covid, hunger and a surprising statistic

As Covid destroyed the economy, the percentage of American households
facing food insecurity remained stagnant — likely due to unprecedented
government spending. POLITICO’s Helena Bottemiller Evich explains how
pandemic programs could provide a path for ending hunger in the U.S.
Plus, a Florida judge blocks DeSantis’ attempt to halt a mask mandate
ruling. And Obama stars in Newsom ads ahead of the California recall
election.
Helena Bottemiller Evich is a senior food and agriculture reporter for
POLITICO.
Jeremy Siegel is a host for POLITICO Dispatch.
Irene Noguchi is the executive producer of POLITICO audio.
Jenny Ament is the senior producer of POLITICO audio.
Raghu Manavalan is a senior editor for POLITICO audio.
Read more from POLITICO's Recovery Lab series.

As Covid destroyed the economy, the percentage of American households facing food insecurity remained stagnant — likely due to unprecedented government spending. POLITICO’s Helena Bottemiller Evich explains how pandemic programs could provide a path for ending hunger in the U.S. Plus, a Florida judge blocks DeSantis’ attempt to halt a mask mandate ruling. And Obama stars in Newsom ads ahead of the California recall election.

Helena Bottemiller Evich is a senior food and agriculture reporter for POLITICO.
Jeremy Siegel is a host for POLITICO Dispatch.
Irene Noguchi is the executive producer of POLITICO audio.
Jenny Ament is the senior producer of POLITICO audio.
Raghu Manavalan is a senior editor for POLITICO audio.

Read more from POLITICO's Recovery Lab series.