Nearly one in every six seniors in America faces the threat of hunger and not being properly nourished. With a total population of approximately 330 million people, roughly 12% are food insecure. They do not have reliable, steady access to food. The issue is so severe that the AARP reports that seniors face a healthcare bill of more than $130 billion every year due to medical issues stemming from senior hunger.
So, what is Food Insecurity? Food Insecurity is the condition of not having access to sufficient food, or food of an adequate quality, to meet one's basic needs. Hunger is a direct result of food insecurity.
There is an increased rate of seniors spending money on lesser quality food in favor of other things like insurance. This will only rise through the years as our population ages. Won’t you help us fight senior hunger and ensure that “no person goes hungry” in our community.
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