Background:The COVID-19 pandemic has caused a global economic crisis. Experts predict that some developing countries are likely to experience food insecurity. Food insecurity has a causal relationship with poor mental health status regardless of socioeconomic status and demographic characteristics. Objective: To explain the impact of food insecurity on mental health problems as well as alternative solutions offered based on experiences and past published pandemic events from various countries. Methods: Articles were searched through the database from February -March 2022 through PUBMED and Google Scholar. The keywords used are "Food insecurity AND mental health AND COVID-19" OR "food insecurity AND COVID-19" OR ("Food Insecurity"[Mesh]) AND "Mental Health" [Mesh]. Assessment of study quality using NEWCASTLE -OTTAWA QUALITY ASSESSMENT SCALE COHORT STUDIES Result: Stress due to food insecurity in the household is more at risk for women. Research reports that food insecurity can trigger mental health disorders in the form of stress and depression 1.5 to 4 times. During the COVID-19 pandemic, food insecurity occurred as a result of regional closures, difficult access to food, economic constraints and the double burden on women in their obligation to provide food for their families and work outside the home to increase family income. Conclusion: Governments in various countries must maintain the supply and stability of staple food prices, maintain economic stability and provide assistance to economically affected communities.