Food insecurity refers to the USDA’s measure of lack of regular access to nutritional food for an active and healthy life. The food insecurity rate in Clark County is 11.4% of the total population, and the child food insecurity rate is 14.5%.
Food Insecurity
11.4%
of Clark County's population or 13,280 individuals
Child Food Insecurity
14.5%
of Clark County's population under 18 or 3,820 children
Dare to Care’s Response
Last year, Dare to Care distributed enough food to provide 1,109,297 meals to Clark County families in need. Of that, 391,000 pounds were fresh produce, which was distributed for free.
1,109,297
meals provided to hungry neighbors in Clark County in 2021
391,000
pounds of free produce distributed in Clark County in 2021