Hunger 101

Hunger and food insecurity in the US are not urgent problems.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

Hunger an food insecurity have many devastating consequences that impact the economy, community health, child development, educational outcomes, and more.

There are more than 37 million people who experience food hunger and food insecurity in the United States.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

1 in 7 American face hunger daily, including 1 in 5 children.

Any person with a job should be able to feed themselves and their families.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

The cost of living varies widely across America and access to transportation and affordable housing is not guaranteed. Wages or home much people get paid, have not kept up with the cost of living.

Children who go to school hungry will have difficulty learning.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

Not having enough food can have serious implications to a childs physical and mental health, and their academic achievement.

There are both community and government responses to hunger in the United States.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

There are both community responses, like the Atlanta Food Bank, and government responses like WIC.

All neighborhoods have equal access to the nutritious and culturally appropriate food needed to lead an active, healthy life.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

Many people in the US do not live near or have access to large grocery stores.

There is enough food to feed everyone.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

World farmers produce enough food to feed 1.5x the global population which is around 7.8 billion people and that is enough to feed 10 billion people.

Minimum wage jobs pay enough to afford safe housing anywhere in the United States.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

Someone earning the minimum wage of $7.25/hour working full time would earn $1,160/month. Fair market rent in Metro Atlanta is between $1,000-$1,750.

I can't do anything to address hunger issues in my community or country.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

There are many ways for people of all ages to take action and address hunger issues. You can volunteer, donate food, donate money, or raise awareness.

Food banks are a government response to hunger and food insecurity.

• False

• True

Answer explanation

Food banks and pantries are community based charitable organizations.