The USDA defines food insecurity as uncertain access to food that supports a healthy, active lifestyle (USDA, 2020).
Did you know that 1 in 11 Wisconsin households struggled with low or very low food insecurity in 2018? (Hunger Task Force).
147,430 individuals in Milwaukee County are food insecure, at rate of 15.4%. Milwaukee County has the second highest rate of food insecurity in Wisconsin, behind Menominee County at 17.2%. The statewide rate is 10.0% and the national rate is 12.5%.(Feeding America).
Food insecurity has been linked with increased rick of numerous negative health outcomes, including obesity and chronic disease. Children dealing with food insecurity experience increased risk of obesity and developmental problems compared to food secure children. (Healthy People, 2020).
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