Hunger in Iowa: The Facts
Hunger & Food InsecurityHunger is defined as the uneasy or painful sensation caused by a recurrent or involuntary lack of food and is a potential, although not necessarily the consequence of food insecurity. Over time, hunger may result in malnutrition.
Food insecurity occurs whenever the availability of nutritionally adequate and safe food, or the ability to acquire acceptable foods in socially acceptable ways, is limited or uncertain.
Hunger in Iowa Statistics:
- 11% of the State of Iowa is experiencing food insecurity.
- 1 in 6 children in Iowa face food insecurity.
- Food insecurity affects 1 in 8 Iowans.
- According to United Ways of Iowa ALICE Report, 37% of Iowa households don’t make enough to cover basic needs.
- According to Feeding America, 70% of food insecure households choose between purchasing food and paying utility bills.
Donation Metrics:
- A donation of $7.20 will feed a family of four for one day.
- A $25 donation will feed a parent and child for a week.
- A donation of $50 will feed a family of four for a week.
- A $216 donation would feed a family of four for 30 days.
