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 Trimble County is 13.1% of the total population, and the child food insecurity rate is 17.7%.
Food Insecurity
13.1%
of Trimble County's population or 1,150 individuals
Child Food Insecurity
17.7%
of Trimble County's population under 18 or 370 children
Dare to Care’s Response
Last year, Dare to Care distributed enough food to provide 102,500 meals to Trimble County families in need. Of that, 12,000 pounds were fresh produce, which was distributed for free.
102,500
meals provided to hungry neighbors in Trimble County in 2018
12,000
pounds of free produce distributed in Trimble County in 2018