Food Insecurity
How many people in the U.S. face food insecurity?
44 million
What does SNAP stand for?
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program
Where is the LOLHS pantry located?
Mrs. Colon’s room
This is the total number of items collected in our food drive.
over 2,600 items
What's the most common fruit eaten by people?
Bananas
How many children in the U.S. face food insecurity?
13 million
How many Americans rely on SNAP each month
40 million
What percent of LOLHS students are financially disadvantaged?
27%
Name one of the top five donated items.
ramen, mac & cheese, chips, Pop-Tarts, or granola bars
what is the most donated item to Feeding Tampa Bay?
Green Beans
By what percentage have food prices risen in Florida since 2020?
19%
What card do families use to access SNAP?
EBT card
This percentage of adults in Florida face hunger
1 in 6 adults
How many people donated to our food drive?
Over 30 people
How many meetings have we had so far?
Which food increased 59.9% in price since 2020?
Eggs
What caused the stoppage of SNAP benefits?
Federal funding failure during the shutdown.
This percentage of kids in Florida face hunger
1 in 5 kids
What type of food items were primarily accepted during the drive?
Non-perishable food items
How much food do we help sort at each warehouse sorting shift?
around 10,000-12,000lbs which is around 9,000-11,000 meals
What does ALICE stand for?
Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed
Name one group strongly affected by SNAP reductions.
Children, seniors, or disabled individuals
What is one way hunger can affect students at LOLHS?
It can affect focus and learning
What was one goal of the food drive?
To stock the on-campus food pantry.
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