National Hunger Statistics
Although related, food insecurity and poverty are not the same. Poverty in the United States is only one of many factors associated with food insecurity. High unemployment rates or long periods of unemployment, less than gainful employment, limited household assets, the need to care of a sick child or older family member and certain demographic characteristics all contribute to a lack of access to adequately nutritious foods.
65% of households served have children under 18 years old or a senior over 60
20% of the households served have at lease one member currently serving in the military
54% of households include at least one employed adult
71% of served families with children have employed heads of households
33% of served households have one or more members with diabetes; 47% of seniors have it
