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This on campus non-profit, non-partisan organization works to address hunger and homelessness through service, advocacy, and fundraising.
What is - NCPIRG Hunger and Homelessness
The number of people facing homelessness in the US.
What is - 771,000 people.
(us department of housing and urban development)
The number of people facing food insecurity globally.
What is - 733 million people, or 1 in 11
The number of people facing food insecurity in the US.
Price of a dozen eggs.
What is -
$1.97 at Walmart
$2.89 at Franklin Street Target
Durham's oldest and largest long-term homeless shelter, providing food, clothing, and etc. to men, women, and children in need.
This group of people who served in the military is disproportionately affected by homelessness, making up more than 7% of the homeless population.
The world's largest humanitarian organization, dedicated to fighting global hunger and improving nutrition.
What is the - World Food Programme (WFP)
(https://wfpusa.org/about/mission-history/?gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=19905016045)
The number of children in the US facing food insecurity.
Price of a loaf of bread.
What is -
$1.42 at Walmart
$1.49 at Franklin Street Target
This on-campus organization that is dedicated to supporting and providing food assistance to our community by offering a community pantry and fridge that students/staff/faculty can access.
What is - Carolina Cupboard
Rising housing costs and limited access to affordable childcare mean this group is one of the fastest-growing groups seeking shelter support.
Who are - household families.
How many people worldwide faced moderate or severe food insecurity in 2023?
What is - 2.3 billion people.
(WHO- World Health Organization)
Price of a gallon of milk.
What is -
$3.46 at Walmart
$3.69 at Franklin Street Target
This local non-profit is dedicated to helping provide healthy food and nutrition education to children in Orange County, North Carolina. They're located in Carborro.
What is - Table
Percent of undergraduate students nationwide who face food insecurity.
What is - over 22% of undergrad students.
(https://www.dailytarheel.com/article/university-government-shutdown-food-insecurity-impacts-20251104)
These events are the leading causes of hunger. (Name at least 1 for a prize)
what are - Poverty, food shortages, war & conflict, Extreme climate & natural disasters, Poor nutrition, Poor public policy & political instability, Economic downturns, Food waste, Gender inequality, Forced migration. (https://concernusa.org/news/causes-of-world-hunger/)
The percentage of Americans that believe hunger is a solvable problem.
What is - 90%
Price of Baby formula (Similac 30.8 oz).
What is -
$49.97 at Walmart
$49.99 at Franklin Street Target
This local non-profit organization distributes fresh and non-perishable food to families, pantries and schools.
What is - PORCH
Transitioning to adulthood without consistent support, this group faces elevated risks of food insecurity and unstable housing once they age out of state programs.
Who are - young adults transitioning out of foster care.
These countries are experiencing alarming hunger levels. (Name at least 1 for a prize)
What are - Haiti, South Sudan, Yemen, Niger, Somalia, Madagascar, Chad, Palestine, Ethiopia, (and more)
The number of farms in the US has fallen from 6.5 million 100 years ago to this number today.
What is -
1.9 million
Price of feminine hygiene products. (not eligible in assistance programs, like SNAP)
What is - $4-$18.
$4 (equate brand); $15 (name brand) at Walmart.
$6-$18 (name brand only) at Franklin Street Target.