Rapid Response Data Briefing: Understanding the Food Security Supplement

The Food Security Supplement (FSS) is a critical dataset. It provides the only nationally representative measure of household food insecurity, guiding policymakers, advocates, and researchers in shaping effective anti-hunger strategies. Yet, the future of this dataset is at risk. Decisions made in the coming months could determine whether this vital tool remains available to track food security and inform solutions. The data are collected through a supplement to the Current Population Survey, which is conducted by the U.S. Census Bureau and sponsored by USDA’s Economic Research Service (ERS). On September 20, 2025, USDA announced the termination of this critical resource.

Join our Rapid Response Data Briefing to learn:

• What's in the FSS and how is it used
• Why the FSS matters for hunger and nutrition policy
• What's the risk if the data stops flowing
• How you can take action to protect this critical public resource