All Montgomery County residents will have improved physical, social, and affordable access to sufficient, safe, and nutritious foods that meet their food preferences and dietary needs for an active and healthy life.
Decrease the child (<18 years) food insecurity rate
Current Value
18.7%
Definition
Story Behind the Curve
Childhood food insecurity is a lack of consistent access to enough food for a child 0-17 years within a household to live an active, healthy life. This can be long-term or temporary. The estimated rate of child food insecurity is historically higher than the rate of overall food insecurity.
Income, employment, race, ethnicity, and disability all influence food insecurity. Single mothers with children have the highest levels of food insecurity compared to other household compositions. Factors that influence these disparities may include neighborhood conditions, access to food, and a lack of transportation.
In 2020, COVID-19 contributed to an increase in the childhood food insecurity rate nationwide.
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