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 Harrison County is 12.2% of the total population, and the child food insecurity rate is 13.8%.
Food Insecurity
12.2%
of Harrison County's population or 4,870 individuals
Child Food Insecurity
13.8%
of Harrison County's population under 18 or 1,250 children
Dare to Care’s Response
Last year, Dare to Care distributed enough food to provide 839,235 meals to Harrison County families in need. Of that, 491,000 pounds were fresh produce, which was distributed for free.
839,235
meals provided to hungry neighbors in Harrison County in 2021
491,000
pounds of free produce distributed in Harrison County in 2021