Food security remains one of the greatest global challenges, particularly in developing countries where population growth, climate change, shrinking land resources and declining soil fertility threaten agricultural productivity. Agroforestry, the deliberate integration of trees with crops and livestock on the same land, offers a practical and sustainable solution to this challenge. By combining multiple components, agroforestry improves food production, farm income, nutrition and environmental resilience. It directly supports the four pillars of food security: availability, accessibility, utilization and stability. Trees provide fruits, nuts, fodder, fuel wood, timber and medicinal products while improving soil fertility, conserving water and regulating microclimate. Agroforestry also helps farmers reduce risks from droughts, floods, pests and market fluctuations. In India, traditional home gardens, silvipastoral systems and tree-based farming models have long supported rural livelihoods. Therefore, agroforestry has immense potential to strengthen household food security, enhance nutritional diversity and promote climate-resilient agriculture for future generations.