INFOGRAPHIC: Hunger and Children in America
Posted by Clay Dunn on Tuesday, January 24, 2012
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Sometimes statistics can be difficult to visualize, but our friends at Pivot Point Communications have made it super easy. They created this wonderful graphic that clearly illustrates the hunger problem in America. Check it out and make sure to share with your friends and family.
January 24, 2012 | 2 comment(s) | Tags: hunger in ameria, hunger statistics, infographic, no kid hungry, youth
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How many of those kids who recieve free/reduced meals actually need them. There are a lot of kids that need them but middle class children do not need them.
Posted by Craig on February 6, 2012
Hi Craig -- Thanks for your question. The USDA (Department of Agriculture) has a strict process in place to verify school meal applications. The income cut-off for reduced price is 185% of the federal poverty line (roughly $41,000 for a family of 4) and 130% for free meals (roughly $29k for a family of 4). At those levels of income, families are struggling to get by, as evidenced by rising rates of participation in nutrition assistance programs across the country.
Posted by Clay on February 13, 2012
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