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 Shelby County is 10.3% of the total population, and the child food insecurity rate is 12.8%.
Food Insecurity
10.3%
of Shelby County's population or 4,890 individuals
Child Food Insecurity
12.8%
of Shelby County's population under 18 or 1,410 children
Dare to Care’s Response
Last year, Dare to Care distributed enough food to provide 1,015,342 meals to Shelby County families in need. Of that, 626,000 pounds were fresh produce, which was distributed for free.
1,015,342
meals provided to hungry neighbors in Shelby County in 2021
626,000
pounds of free produce distributed in Shelby County in 2021