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 Crawford County is 16.1% of the total population, and the child food insecurity rate is 20.3%.
Food Insecurity
16.1%
of Crawford County's population or 1,700 individuals
Child Food Insecurity
20.3%
of Crawford County's population under 18 or 490 children
Dare to Care’s Response
Last year, Dare to Care distributed enough food to provide 541,883 meals to Crawford County families in need. Of that, 149,000 pounds were fresh produce, which was distributed for free.
541,883
meals provided to hungry neighbors in Crawford County in 2021
149,000
pounds of free produce distributed in Crawford County in 2021