The article examines the need for food assistance, which has been exacerbated by violent conflict in places such as the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The violence has led to farmers being evicted from farmlands. Also, as a policy reflective piece, it highlights the fact that in 2013, more than 36 million people experienced deep, acute and chronic poverty, and were impacted by U.S. food assistance. And that the U.S. government’s global leadership in addressing food insecurity should reinvigorate our commitment to advocate for U.S. international food aid programs in what is certain to be a tough budget environment. Published by Third Way (February 5, 2015). Read more