Definitions
What is homelessness?
the condition of people without a regular dwelling and often unable to acquire and maintain regular, safe, secure, and adequate housing.
How many people are in poverty in the US
46.5 million people
What is one of the top three poverty stricken areas in Minnesota?
Where is St. Cloud
Where is Mankato
Where is Bemidiji
What is one way I can contact a representative in MN?
Open-ended
What is a food bank?
a non-profit, charitable organization that distributes food to those who have difficulty purchasing enough food to avoid hunger.
According to recent data from the US census, 11.6% of the US population are experiencing what?
What is poverty
what do food insecure children experience?
Irritability, fatigue, and difficulty concentrating in school
Who is the state representative of Minnesota 5th congressional district?
Ilhan Omar
What is food insecurity
inconsistent access to adequate food, limited by a lack of money and other resources at times of the year.
How many children live in food insecure households in the country?
What is 16 million children
What does lack of nutrition do to kids?
negatively affects cognitive and behavioral development
How many representatives are in MN?
What is 8 representatives.
How many people are hungry and homeless in the world
What is 150 million people.
What is a poverty trap?
a self-reinforcing mechanism that causes poverty to persist from generation to generation.
What is the rate of food insecurity in children in Minnesota?
What is 1 in 6 children
Do only homeless and/or unemployed people become food insecure?
54% of households served by Feeding America had at least one working person
How many senators are in MN?
What is 67 senators.
What is absolute poverty
a condition characterized by severe deprivation of basic human needs, including food, safe drinking water, sanitation facilities, health, shelter, education, and information-defined by the United Nations
There are 80.9 million ________ living in poverty?
What are families
How many food banks serve MN?
What is 6 food banks.
Who is the representative for MN’s 1st congressional District?
Who is Brad Finstad.