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 Floyd County is 11.2% of the total population, and the child food insecurity rate is 14.1%.
Food Insecurity
11.2%
of Floyd County's population or 8,660 individuals
Child Food Insecurity
14.1%
of Floyd County's population under 18 or 2,480 children
Dare to Care’s Response
Last year, Dare to Care distributed enough food to provide 618,273 meals to Floyd County families in need. Of that, 305,605 pounds were fresh produce, which was distributed for free.
618,273
meals provided to hungry neighbors in Floyd County in 2021
305,605
pounds of free produce distributed in Floyd County in 2021