Defining Food Insecurity
What is the definition of Hunger? (a common misconception to food insecurity)
Hunger is the feeling of discomfort or suffering from the desire to consume food. (along these lines)
Approximately 2,500 children
What is the average cost of a meal in Leon County?
$3.93
What is the definition of Food Insecurity?
Limited or uncertain access to adequate nutritious foods, which is caused by certain factors (economic conditions, policy problems, social inequalities, etc..)
What is the additional amount of money needed per week for people to achieve food security? (Based on Map the Meal Gap/ Feeding America)
24.73 additional dollars per week ( +$24.73/week)
What is the food insecurity rate in Leon County? (point awarded to whatever team answers closest)
14.8%
What is the key difference between the verbiage of Food Insecurity and Hunger?
The difference is a verbal barrier, as food insecurity reflects issues of access, equity, and root causes in the system, rather than an individual experiencing physical discomfort from the lack of food.
What is the national shortfall in terms of food insecurity?
$33.1B dollars
What is the percent eligibility among food-insecure citizens who are above the SNAP threshold? (point awarded to whatever team answers closest)
37%