Hunger in Maryland
In the wealthiest state in the country, 9.6 percent, or almost one in ten households faces a constant struggle against hunger. Maryland is home to three of the wealthiest counties in the nation, Howard, Montgomery and Calvert Counties, but it can be extremely difficult to live in poverty and struggle against hunger in the state. With the cost of living in many Maryland counties well above the national average, families are struggling to pay their housing costs, put gas in their cars and pay their heating and air conditioning bills. Many Maryland families may make choices that lead to hunger and poor nutrition. Many children go without meals. Adults struggling with low wages wonder if they have enough food to last the week. Seniors must choose between paying for food or for medicine.
