A place at the Table Flashcards
1
Q
How many people in America have food insecurity or go hungry in a given day?
A
1 in 6; about 50-51 million
2
Q
How many are children
A
1 in 4; 10 -14 million
3
Q
What is the average food stamp benefit worth per day?
A
$3
4
Q
What types of food are cheaper to buy (often because of government subsidies)
A
starch, corn, wheat, flour
5
Q
What is a “food desert”
A
area where nutritious food and cheap food is hard to obtain
