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Did You Know?

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What is Food Insecurity?

Food insecurity is the state of being without reliable access to a sufficient quantity of affordable, nutritious food.

According to Feeding America

Food insecurity exists in every county and congressional district in the country
Not everyone struggling with hunger qualifies for federal nutrition assistance
Harris County has the 2nd largest food insecurity rate in the nation
Houston ranks 2nd in the U.S for children living with food insecurity
21.4% of children in the US are at risk of experiencing food insecurity
18.3% of children in Texas are at risk of experiencing food insecurity