Teen Health

Context • Updated 1/1/2026

Food insecurity is common — and it’s not always visible

You can be in school, have friends, and still not know where your next meal is coming from.

What food insecurity can look like

Skipping meals, relying on cheap calories, or avoiding situations where food is expected (because it’s stressful or uncertain).

For youth, these patterns can show up as fatigue, anxiety, missed school days, or trouble concentrating.

How food rescue helps

When quality surplus products are rescued and redirected, it reduces waste and strengthens local programs supporting youth.

Take action

Help deliver essentials to youth who need them most.

A clean, focused site should always make the next step obvious.