Understanding Food Insecurity

To effectively address food insecurity, it is essential to grasp what it means. Food insecurity relates to the lack of consistent access to enough food for an active, healthy life. Certain factors contribute to this problem, such as economic difficulties, lack of transportation options, and limited availability of healthy foods.

Recognizing signs of food insecurity is crucial. In your community, you might notice:

• Families struggling to afford groceries

• Empty shelves at local food pantries

• Classmates sharing stories about their difficulties obtaining food

  
  

Awareness is the first step toward making a change.