2026 Homelessness Crisis: What You Can Do

No one should have to worry about having food on their plate or a roof over their head. Unfortunately, hunger and homelessness are widespread issues that affect far too many people. Many individuals in the United States live on the brink, forced to choose between basic necessities such as buying food, paying rent, or seeking medical care. Although there has been slow but steady progress over the past thirty years, a substantial number of people around the world continue to live in extreme poverty.

In 2026, the U.S. faces a significant homelessness crisis, with millions of people struggling to afford housing. which means more people living on the streets

As a society, we have the resources and knowledge to end hunger and homelessnesss — we just need the collective will to make these ideas a reality.

General Donations & Direct Program Support

Support the ongoing efforts of Hope 1 Ministries with an unrestricted gift. Without private donations, Hope 1 Ministries would struggle to provide assistance to those in need. This type of contribution ensures that you are directly helping your neighbors and supporting the daily miracles experienced by those facing challenges.

Individuals can also donate gifts to a specific program or area of giving. These can include, but are not limited to:

According to No Kid Hungry and the 2022 HUD Annual Homelessness Assessment Report (AHAR), and Feeding America
● I in 8 children are at risk of hunger in the United States.
● 12.1 million families with children in the United States are food insecure.
● In 2022, on a single night approximately 582,500 people were identified as homeless.
● In 2022 more than 49 million people in the United States turned to food banks and
community organizations to feed themselves:
○ 9 million children are at risk of hunger.
○ 1 in 4 senior citizens face hunger.
○ 34 million people are food insecure in the United States
○ 100 percent of counties in the United States are food insecure