Get the FACTS about Food Insecurity in Kentucky
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Hunger in Kentuckiana
The face of hunger is surprising. Over 175,000 people in Kentuckiana struggle daily to get the food they need to be healthy. The numbers are sobering.
- 1 in 8 people struggle with hunger
- 1 in 5 children in our area face hunger every day
- 1 in 4 children under 5 in Kentucky do not receive the food they need to grow up healthy, the 4th highest state in the nation.
People who seek help from Dare to Care Food Bank are our neighbors.
- 40% of the families we help include a working adult
- 40% face the choice of paying for food or utilities
- 40% must choose between paying for food or healthcare
