Understanding Hunger
What does it mean to feel hungry?
Needing food, Having an empty stomach, Wanting something to eat.
About how many children experience food insecurity?
One out of six children, Many children across America, Millions of children
What is a food bank?
A place that gives food to families, A place that stores donated food, A place that helps people who need food
What did Dylan Pfeiffer organize to help hungry families?
A food drive, A donation collection, A community food project
How might someone feel when they are very hungry?
Angry, Weak, Tired, Unable to concentrate.
What are two reasons food insecurity has become more difficult for families?
Inflation and the pandemic, Rising food prices and the pandemic, Higher grocery costs and inflation
What do volunteers pack into backpacks for kids?
Healthy food, Nutritious snacks, Weekend meals
About how much food had Dylan already collected?
12,000 pounds, Twelve thousand pounds of food, Thousands of pounds of donations
What is food insecurity?
Not knowing when your next meal will come, Not having enough food, Not being able to afford enough food.
Why can food insecurity sometimes be hard to see?
It is invisible, People may not talk about it, It happens in every community
Why are backpack food bags given to students on Fridays?
To provide food for the weekend, To help kids who may not have meals at home, To make sure children have enough food until school starts again
If food prices increase, how might that affect families?
Families may buy less food, Healthy foods may be harder to afford, More families may experience food insecurity
Why are food banks an important part of the food system?
They help distribute food, They help families get food when they need it, They reduce food waste by sharing food with people who need it
What are three ways kids can help people experiencing food insecurity?
Volunteer at a food bank, Donate food, Organize a food drive, Collect donations instead of birthday gifts, Pack food bags for families
How did Dylan say helping others made him feel?
Good, Proud, Happy to help people, Happy to help people he didn't know
What could happen if one part of the food system has a problem, such as a drought, transportation issue, or rising costs?
Food may become more expensive, Stores may have less food available, Families may have a harder time getting healthy food, More people may experience food insecurity