How many soup kitchens are located in Indianapolis or Marion County?
210
what is the poverty threshold for a family of four in America?
31,200
On average how many pounds of food are thrown away each day in the United States?
330 million pounds daily.
What are the effects of malnutrition?
Can cause nutritional disorders that can affect sight, taste and smell.
How many homeless shelters are located within Indianapolis?
11
What is the average cost of feeding an American family of four for a week?
130-300 dollars weekly.
According to the US Department of Agriculture (USDA), how many children in American live in food-insecure homes?
Almost 14 million children.
What is the minimum wage in Indiana?
7.25
what kinds of households are most vulnerable to food insecurity and hunger?
Black households and Latinx households.
How many Americans suffer from hunger?
More than 47 million people.