1. Defining Hunger
Oxford: A feeling of discomfort or weakness caused by lack of food, coupled with the desire to eat.
Mirriam-Webtster: a very great need for food
a severe lack of food
an uncomfortable feeling in your stomach that is caused by the need for food

2. Defining Hunger
For most researchers, hunger is broadly defined as: a state in which a person is unable to provide enough nutrition for him or herself, usually due to economic or geographic circumstances.

3. Hunger in Texas How many are hungry?
At last count, an estimated 4.2 million Texans (18%) lived in food insecure households. This means that at some point in the prior year, these households either experienced hunger outright, or altered its consumption patterns to avoid hunger. For some families this may have meant cutting portion sizes, buying less healthy but more filling food, or skipping meals. For others, the choice may have been between buying food and paying for rent, utilities, car payments or medical bills.

4. Hunger in Texas How many are hungry?
At last count, an estimated 4.2 million Texans (18%) lived in food insecure households. This means that at some point in the prior year, these households either experienced hunger outright, or altered its consumption patterns to avoid hunger. For some families this may have meant cutting portion sizes, buying less healthy but more filling food, or skipping meals. For others, the choice may have been between buying food and paying for rent, utilities, car payments or medical bills.