Dare to Care is seeing an alarming number of individuals struggling with food insecurity. Within the past 2 years, food insecurity increased by a staggering 48%. This growing need means we must act to ensure our neighbors have access to the foods they need to thrive. Join the fight to support meals for children, seniors and families in need.
We need anti-hunger policies that create real and lasting change to improve the lives and health of millions. Learn about our policy recommendations.
Protect programs including The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP). TEFAP is one of the most vital resources in this fight. It moves food from American farms to food banks like Dare to Care supplying more than 25% of our total distribution. This food is a lifeline for families, seniors, and rural communities where hunger often strikes hardest.
The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) helps low-income people buy food for healthy meals at participating stores. Kentucky and Indiana SNAP benefits increase household food buying power when added to the household's income. SNAP helps over 225,000 children and reduced food insecurity by roughly 30%. SNAP feeds 9 meals for every 1 provided by a food bank.
Federal cuts threaten food security for Kentuckiana