Food insecurity refers to circumstances in which a person or household does not have access to
adequate food, either in amount or proper nutrients.
Food insecurity refers to circumstances in which a person or household does not have access to
adequate food, either in amount or proper nutrients.
Causes can include . . .
Poverty is closely correlated with food insecurity.
Individuals living below the poverty line are nearly three times more likely to experience food
insecurity than the overall national average.
Food service programs like SNAP and WIC are intended to aid the issue of food insecurity, but
obstacles like transportation, child care, or time off work prevent eligible people from participating.
People living in food deserts live in areas where it is difficult to attain food that is both
affordable and nutritious due to scarcity of supermarkets.
You should care because...
Individuals experiencing food insecurity are more likely to experience anemia, asthma, diabetes,
hypertension, tooth decay, depression, anxiety, and even suicidal ideation.
Women are nearly twice as likely to experience food insecurity than men.
Non-Hispanic black people are 69% more likely to experience food insecurity than
non-Hispanic white people while Hispanic people are 24% more likely.
This is a Savoir presentation.
Our goal is to educate and demystify the topic of food insecurity to raise awareness,
as well as propose tangible solutions through ways to help others and how to find food for yourself.
