Hunger for Facts
What is food insecurity?
A household-level economic and social condition of limited or uncertain access to adequate food.
What is the minimum wage in NH as of the presentation
$7.25 per hour.
What percent of each U.S. state on average is food insecure?
Around 11%.
What does TEFAP stand for?
The Emergency Food Assistance Program.
What’s the most consumed fruit in the world?
Banana
What percentage of the U.S. population used food banks in 2021?
15% of the total U.S. population.
What two expenses are rising and taking money away from food?
Housing prices and the cost of food.
What percent of NH’s population feels hunger daily?
Almost 7%.
What are two proposed SNAP improvements?
Adjust benefits to meet the Low-Cost Food Plan, and improve tech to ease signup.
What is the most stolen food item in the world?
Cheese
What are the two types of food insecurity listed by the USDA?
“Without Hunger” and “With Hunger.”
How long has NH's minimum wage stayed the same?
16 years.
What is the percentage of food-insecure seniors in NH?
34% of seniors
How should Congress improve TEFAP access?
By cutting down on paperwork and increasing funding.
What color were carrots originally before orange became the standard?
Purple
What was the population in the U.S. receiving food aid in 2021?
Around 53 million people.
Why is the current minimum wage problematic?
It hasn’t increased while the cost of food has skyrocketed.
Why do some seniors still experience food insecurity?
Many live on fixed incomes like Social Security that don’t keep up with food prices.
What is an improvement suggested for WIC and school lunches?
Expand access to WIC, make school meals more accessible, and allow rural meal distribution.
What food product is mostly air and has been legally classified as both a solid and a foam?
Marshmallow
How does the USDA define food insecurity?
Reduced quality, variety, or desirability of diet, or disrupted eating patterns and reduced food intake.
What is the connection between wages and food insecurity?
Wages have stagnated while living costs rise, forcing working people to rely on food banks
How many seniors in NH are food insecure?
Around 96,000 seniors.
What SNAP policy traps people as they earn more money?
Benefits decrease too quickly as income rises.
Which food can legally be sold as “imitation” if it doesn't meet certain federal standards?
Chocolate