Many Americans wonder if they will have enough food to meet their families’ needs. This uncertainty causes stress, social isolation, poor school performance, and can place them on the brink of homelessness.
How We Solve It
We create communities across America called Food Security Groups where struggling families can have their need for nutritious food met, learn about nutrition and healthy lifestyles, and receive the support of friends – friends on whom they can lean when times get tough and celebrate the joys of life.
We’re different because our members are our volunteers. Food Security Groups run themselves with the help of our truck, driver and program administrator. Group members run their own meetings and learn valuable life and leadership skills in the process. They pay a nominal membership fee – no handouts!
The best way to help FSA families is to join with friends or co-workers and sponsor a Food Security Group.
How Food Insecurity Impacts Families
Hard Choices
Families must choose between food OR utilities, transportation, medical care, housing and education
Depression
Families are more likely to suffer depression when they are food insecure and isolated from a support group
Obesity
Families have less to spend on healthy food if it can be found, and resort to cheaper, calorie-dense options
Chronic Disease
Families have a higher percentage of diabetes, high blood pressure and heart disease
Academic Performance
Families have higher incidences of lagging development and academic performance
Social Isolation
Families experience little social support and the loneliness can cause anxiety and depression
Make An Impact:
$18
buys one family
food for a month
$216
buys one family
food for a year
$2000
will train a new
Food Security Group
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