Hunger Facts
Around 1 out of every 20 people living in Boone County is experiencing food insecurity. That means you probably know someone. Food insecurity can be a hidden issue, not something you see.
The number of people living in food insecure households in the United States in 2023 increased to 47 million, including 14 million children, according to a report released on Sept. 4, 2024 by the U.S. Department of Agriculture. This is an increase from 44 million, including 13 million children from the previous year and the highest rate and number of individuals and children since 2014.
Here in Boone County, more than 6% of Boone County is in food insecure situations and our child food insecurity rate is 8.2% or 1,420 children.
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Canned Food Facts:
- Canned Fruits and Vegetables are nutritious. Fruits and vegetables used for canning are picked at peak freshness, ensuring the best flavor and nutrient quality. Canned foods can be just as nutritious as fresh and frozen foods because canning preserves many nutrients, while other nutrients are increased!
- Canned Food is convenient.Canned foods are a convenient and affordable way to incorporate more fruits and vegetables into your diet. The process of canning ensures a long shelf life of at least one to five years. This may be beneficial for people who often throw away fresh produce due to spoilage.
- Cans are environmentally friendly. Canned foods are environmentally friendly because the metal cans are endlessly recyclable. In fact, food cans are the most recycled package in America today. Their recycling rate is more than 2.5 times higher than that of most other packaging options.
- Canned Food is Affordable. Families can stretch their grocery budgets by choosing canned produce and meat. Fresh green beans are nearly 500 percent more costly than canned green beans, according to a Michigan State University analysis. Plus, you save money because
- Canned foods don’t easily spoil. They have a longer shelf life than fresh fruit, vegetables and meats.
- One study found that frequent canned food users consumed more nutrient-dense foods and had an increased intake of seventeen essential nutrients compared to infrequent canned food users.
The Poverty Simulation
The Simulation is a unique opportunity to help the Community understand what life is like with a shortage of money and an abundance of stress. Please note that this is only available for Boone County, Indiana.
Understanding the day-to-day reality of poverty is important for everyone involved in fighting poverty—from policymakers to service providers. The POVERTY SIMULATION is a unique tool that helps people begin to understand what life is like with a shortage of money and an abundance of stress.
If your organization is interested in having a poverty simulation, please contact us at 765-482-2020