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Hunger. No Laughing Matter
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Ft.Wayne - Spring is upon us and with it brings a
rebirth. For some it is a time for sowing for others a time for
renewal and still for others a reminder of where will the next
meal come from.
Hunger is a reality that many Americans and Hoosiers face every
day, but it is something that can be eradicated....One Can at a
Time.
Fort Wayne was the first city in Indiana to hold a Canstruction
Event and just completed its Second Annual Event.
Hunger Statistics
? In 2006, 35.5 million Americans lived in food insecure
households, 22.8 million adults and 12.6 million children.
? In 2006, 10.9% of households (12.6 million households) were
food insecure, a statistically insignificant decrease from 11%
(12.6 million households) in 2005.
? In 2006, 4% of households (4.6 million households) experienced
very low food security, a small increase from 3.9% in 2005.
? In 2006, households with children reported food insecurity at
almost double the rate for those without children, 15.6%
compared to 8.5%.
USDA. Mark Nord, M. Andrews, S. Carlson. Household Food Security
in the United States, 2006.
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