food shortage in Haiti

When storms ravaged the Caribbean in August and September, Haiti was hit the hardest. Haiti, the poorest country in the Western Hemisphere, is especially vincible due to extensive deforestation and a dire need for infrastructure. Death tolls have recently doubled, from the government's original claim of 425 lost lives, to the recent toll of 800 deaths. 

Just months before the storm, riots were formed in Haiti due to a shortage of food. The cost of staple foods such as rice, beans, and flour have been raised 50% in the past year. Now, the storms have destroyed vital farm land, further contributing to the food crisis and the impossible food prices.