Food Insecurity in NC
Name one way to help reduce food insecurity in your community.
Post on social media, volunteer at local food banks, or donate
Food ark aims to fight ________
Food Insecurity
What percentage of Americans eat enough vegetables?
A. 33%
B. 50%
C. 20%
D. 9%
D. 9%
Only 9.3% of U.S. adults eat the recommended amount of vegetables, which means just about all of us have room for improvement. Americans do a little better with fruit, though still, only around 12% meet the recommendations for how much fruit to eat.
Which term is used for a plant that may keep growing in many seasons for at least 2 years?
Perennial
Which fall month is National Hunger Action month?
September
True or false: Rates of hunger in North Carolina are much higher than the national average.
True
What type of organization is Food Ark?
Non-profit
It is important to get a good amount of _________.
Vitamins
What is the benefit of crop rotation in veggie gardening?
A. To retain soil fertility
B. To move back larger plants
C. To spread out moisture
A. To retain soil fertility
What percentage of food is wasted by the United States?
A. 70%
B. 30%
C. 40%
C. 40%
1 in ___ children face hunger in NC.
A. 5
B. 10
C. 7
A. 5
When was Food Ark founded?
A. 2004
B. 2006
C. 2010
D. 2014
D. 2014
True or False? Meats and Dairy Products are the only source of protein in our foods.
False
How long may seeds remain dormant in the ground?
A. A few days
B. A few months
C. A few years
C. A few years
What does SNAP, the largest federal nutrition assistance program providing services like food stamps, stand for?
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program
1 in __ people face hunger in NC in general.
A. 7
B. 9
C. 10
D. 12
A. 7
What is Food Ark’s annual grant competition where chapters of the Food Ark submit proposals for a project?
Innovation Challenge
Unfortunately, we weren't able to participate this year due to it not being a Wake County approved grant, but we are hoping it will be in the future!
Name the 3 nutrients that provide our body with energy
carbs, protein, and fat
What is the best way to protect seedlings from frost during early spring?
To cover them with a blanket at night and remove it during the day
The motto of this organization that helps fight food insecurity in the Triangle area is to “Feed, Teach, and Grow”
Inter-Faith Food Shuttle
Name three factors that may influence food insecurity.
income, employment, race/ethnicity, disability, neighborhood, transportation.
Who is eligible for the Food Ark scholarship?
A. Any graduating high school senior student who is a current Food Ark member, planning to attend a 4 year university
B. All Food Ark chapter members regardless of grade level
C. Only Food Ark Board members in their senior year of HS
A. Any graduating high school senior student who is a current Food Ark member, planning to attend a 4 year university
What is the maximum amount of sodium recommended for a healthy, adult?
A. 2300 mg
B. 2500 mg
C. 2100 mg
A. 2300 mg
What is the most suitable soil pH level for the most veggie in the garden?
6-7
There are about _____ Feeding America food pantries and meal programs around the U.S.
60,000