, 25/07/2011 - Food insecurity situation in the White Nile State is addressed via outcomes of a household survey conducted in the State in 2010 supported by available secondary information to understand underlying causes and glean policies that might reduce food insecurity. Food insecurity measures of incidence, depth, and severity are analyzed along with interconnected economic and social variables. Information at the state level reveals variable per capita cereal production dominated by sorghum, substantial contribution of livestock and unstable food availability. Volatile and declining productivity and frequent crop failures are sources of risks with a series of consequences on food security; calling for appropriate actions at household and State level to address overall cereals supply.