Hunger

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Hunger is a problem that plagues every county in Indiana. In Indiana, 1 in 7 Hoosiers is food insecure. The USDA defines food insecurity as a lack of consistent access to enough food for an active, healthy life.

Hunger in Indiana:

  • 11% of the population in Indiana were food insecure in 2020 (Source: Feeding America, Map the Meal Gap)
  • 13% of the population and 23% of children in Marion County were food insecure in 2020 (Source: Feeding America, Map the Meal Gap)
  • 25% of Marion County residents use some sort of food assistance (SNAP, WIC, food pantries, congregate meals, etc.) (Source: Indy Hunger Network Unmet Need Study, 2021).
  • 1% of Marion County residents have unmet need for food. Families with children comprise half of those with unmet needs. (Source: Indy Hunger Network Unmet Need Study, 2021).