anti-hunger

adjective

an·​ti-hun·​ger ˌan-tē-ˈhəŋ-gər  ˌan-tī- 

: intended or serving to prevent or alleviate hunger

anti-hunger programs

an anti-hunger organization

Examples of anti-hunger in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

According to the anti-hunger charitable organization Feeding America, for every one meal provided by food pantries nationwide, nine are covered by SNAP benefits. — Gabrielle M. Etzel, The Washington Examiner, 7 Oct. 2026

Connecticut still has $260 million in its federal response fund and could easily afford to help more than 25,000 people removed from SNAP assistance, anti-hunger advocates note. — Keith M. Phaneuf, Hartford Courant, 3 Oct. 2026

But anti-hunger groups say the bans can lead to stigma and aren't likely to improve health. — Mary Cunningham, CBS News, 25 Aug. 2026

But county officials and anti-hunger advocates said the new requirements will force more people to food banks in the Bay Area, where food insecurity spiked during the pandemic and has never returned to pre-pandemic levels. — Grant Stringer, Mercury News, 26 May 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1847, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for anti-hunger

• hunger
• monger
• younger