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Hunger
Poverty
100
How many soup kitchens are located within 20 mile radius of St. Agnes
Four
100
According to the us census bureau what is the poverty threshold for a family of four in America?
23,283
200
What is the average cost of feeding an American family of 4 for a week?
$146-$289
200
What is the minimum wage in your state?
$7.25 an hour
300
How many Americans suffer from hunger?
14.7%
300
How many homeless shelters are located within a 20 mile radius of St. Agnes?
10
400
What are the effects of malnutrition?
Growth failure/stunting, reduced muscle mass and strength, and impaired intellectual development.
400
According to the USDA how many children in America live in food-insecure homes?
20%
500
On average how many pounds of food are thrown away each day in the US?
263 million pounds
500
According to USDA what kinds of households are most vulnerable to food insecurity and hunger?
At times during the year, these households were uncertain of having, or unable to acquire, enough food to meet the needs of all their members because they had insufficient money or other resources for food. Food-insecure households include those with low food security and very low food security.