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World Hunger Could Double as Coronavirus Disrupts Food Supplies

  • Top food companies urge world leaders to ensure trade flows
  • Low-income economies, particularly in Africa, are most at risk
A military officer hands out food during the relief food distribution in Kampala, on April 4. 

A military officer hands out food during the relief food distribution in Kampala, on April 4. 

Photographer: Hajarah Nalwadda/Xinhua via Getty Images

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The number of people going hungry around the world could double in just a few months as the coronavirus pandemic wreaks havoc on food supplies and hurts incomes.