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 Washington County is 12.8% of the total population, and the child food insecurity rate is 19.1%.
Food Insecurity
12.8%
of Washington County's population or 3,560 individuals
Child Food Insecurity
19.1%
of Washington County's population under 18 or 1,260 children
Dare to Care’s Response
Last year, Dare to Care distributed enough food to provide 459,167 meals to Washington County families in need. Of that, 217,000 pounds were fresh produce, which was distributed for free.
459,167
meals provided to hungry neighbors in Washington County in 2018
217,000
pounds of free produce distributed in Washington County in 2018