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Hunger in the nation’s capital isn’t always visible, but for thousands of residents, it’s a dull ache that starts in the stomach and seeps into daily life, making it hard to focus in class or sleep through the night.According to the 2025 Capital Hunger Report, 36% of Washington, D.C., households experienced food insecurity in the past year. This is the highest rate since the pandemic began. At Howard University, surrounded by both student need and community resilience, I set out to understand why hunger is rising in our city and how local leaders are reimagining solutions….
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