Food insecurity describes a situation of too little access to food. Individuals, households and communities may experience food insecurity. Food insecurity is present when a diet of less desirable foods or of lower quality termed “low food security” is available. In the most severe form, food insecure diets may not include enough foods, termed, “very low food security”. This level also exists when an individual or household may experience hunger that results in weakness, illness and/or pain. Food insecurity and hunger are both associated with poorer overall health, mental health, and chronic disease among US adults and poorer health and development among US children.