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What is a Food Desert?
Food deserts are defined as parts of the country lacking fresh fruit, vegetables, and other healthful whole foods, usually found in impoverished areas. This is largely due to a lack of grocery stores, farmers' markets, and healthy food providers
100
What ward has the lowest graduation rate?
Ward 8
100
What is the name of the river that runs through DC?
Anacostia
100
Which ward has the highest income?
Ward 3
200
Which ward has the highest number of grocery stores per person?
Ward 3
200
What percentage of DC youth in the Juvenile Justice System live below the federal poverty line?
95%
200
What do DC residents see as the biggest health issue facing the city?
HIV/AIDS
200
Which ward has the highest African American population?
Ward 8
300
How long do food stamps usually last?
2 weeks
300
What is the DC graduation rate?
62%
300
What is the HIV rate in DC?
2.7%
300
What is the federal poverty line for a family of 4?
Below $24,250
400
About how much money do food stamps provide per meal?
~$1.38
400
What is the average per youth cost of the Juvenile Justice System?
$41,500
400
What is the national average for HIV/AIDS?
0.3%
400
1 in ___ DC residents live in extreme poverty
10