The Myth
Food Insecurity is a Crisis in the United States
Food Insecurity is a Crisis in the United States
The Core Truth
Poverty and Hunger Are Inseparable
The Hunger Belt
7 States = 42% of Food Insecure Children
The Cost - Who Bears the Heaviest Burden?
Top 10 vs Bottom 10 States
Intergenerational Impact - What Happens to Food Insecure Children?
58% Require Government Support as Adults
The Choice: Dependent Adults vs Self-Sufficient Citizens
Unemployment = Hunger: States with high unemployment have double the food insecurity
Median Income vs Child Poverty — the inequality story
Two Ways to See the Crisis: Rates vs Raw Numbers
Policy needs BOTH approaches: target high rates AND large populations
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Four Unavoidable Truths About Food Insecurity in America
