The research alliance provides valuable data on hunger nationwide, including state-by-state analysis of food inequity to drive awareness, policy, and action
CHICAGO (September 9, 2025) — NielsenIQ (NYSE: NIQ), a global leader in consumer intelligence, celebrates 10 years of working with Feeding America® while raising awareness for Hunger Action Month. Consumers and organizations can join NIQ’s more than 40,000 employees in supporting Hunger Action Month by donating—where you can double your impact with a match through September—launching a fundraiser, or by signing a pledge to influence lawmakers to make lasting change against food insecurity.
In addition to raising awareness for Hunger Action Month, NIQ is proud to supply integral data to the non-profit organizations Map the Meal Gap study. The report is an important tool to rally our nation around a shared understanding of hunger in America—guiding food banks, policymakers, and researchers in the movement to end hunger.
Feeding America’s most recent Map the Meal Gap results discovered that child food insecurity affects every US county and district, with rates reaching almost 50% in some areas. The research provided by NIQ to Feeding America helps to spread necessary awareness of hunger in the U.S.
“Thanks to our collaboration with NIQ and the food price data they provide each year through our Map the Meal Gap study, Feeding America and our partners can see beyond national numbers and understand the true cost of food in every county in the country,” said Adam Dewey, director of research translation engagement and dissemination at Feeding America. “These local insights, combined with our local estimates of food insecurity, allow our network of more than 200 food banks, 21 state associations, and 60,000 agency partners to better serve neighbors facing hunger with the dignity and support they deserve. And the ripple effect goes even further—researchers, advocates, and policymakers also use the food price data to shape solutions that bring us closer to a hunger-free America.”
Over the past decade, NIQ’s contributions to the Map the Meal Gap project have garnered national awareness and action:
- 179 references in research literature in 2024
- 1,600 unique public requests for Map the Meal Gap data in 2024
- Nearly 800 media articles that reference Map the Meal Gap to date
- 3 in 4 partner food banks say they frequently use the Map the Meal Gap data
- Consistent use by the Urban Institute in research on SNAP benefits
“At NIQ, we believe deeply in the work Feeding America does to reduce the impacts of hunger across the country, and we are honored to mark 10 years of supporting the organization and to champion Hunger Action Month,” said Liz Buchanan, President of NIQ North America. “We are proud that NIQ data can support Feeding America and its efforts to shine a light on the realities of food insecurity. Going forward, we are committed to continuing this work with them—backing Feeding America’s mission with insights and the innovation required to spread awareness of hunger.”
For more information on how to help, donate today or visit HungerActionMonth.org.
About Feeding America
Feeding America is committed to an America where no one is hungry. We support tens of millions of people who experience food insecurity to get the food and resources they say they need to thrive as part of a nationwide network of food banks, statewide food bank associations, food pantries, and meal programs. We also invest in innovative solutions to increase equitable access to nutritious food, advocate for legislation that improves food security, and work to address factors that impact food security, such as health, cost of living, and employment.
We partner with people experiencing food insecurity, policymakers, organizations, and supporters, united with them in a movement to end hunger. Visit www.FeedingAmerica.org to learn more.
About NIQ
NielsenIQ (NIQ) is a leading consumer intelligence company, delivering the most complete understanding of consumer buying behavior and revealing new pathways to growth. Our global reach spans over 90 countries covering approximately 85% of the world’s population and more than $7.2 trillion in global consumer spend. With a holistic retail read and the most comprehensive consumer insights—delivered with advanced analytics through state-of-the-art platforms—NIQ delivers the Full View™.
For more information, please visit www.niq.com.