Hunger in America: 50 million in crisis By: CNBC.com News December 12, 2014 at 10:45 AM EST Nearly 1 in 6 Americans go hungry. Most at risk: children and the elderly. Companies are rushing to help during the holidays. Read More >> Related Stocks: Bank of America Citigroup Delta Air Lines Genl Mills Kellogg Co Kraft Foods Group Kroger Co Unilever Plc ADR Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.