Understanding the Food Security Challenge
Food security in Puerto Rico is shaped by food availability, economic access, nutrition, system stability, higher food prices, lower income, natural disasters and global supply-chain disruptions.
Why This Section Matters
This section explains the key concepts and challenges that define food security in Puerto Rico. Visitors can explore the definition of food insecurity, the four dimensions of food security, the economic challenges affecting food access and the connection between Puerto Rico’s food system and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 2: Zero Hunger.
Food Insecurity
Learn about the definition of food insecurity and the four dimensions of food security: availability, access, utilization and stability.
Challenges
Explore how higher food prices, lower household income and economic inequality make food affordability a central concern for Puerto Rico.
SDG 2: Zero Hunger
Understand how Puerto Rico’s food system connects with the United Nations goal to end hunger, improve nutrition and promote sustainable agriculture.