The Fight To end hunger and food insecurity for 41 Million Americans
Fighting For 41
United Way knows that hunger is a pervasive problem across the United States.
Hunger means more than missing a meal. For 1 in 8 families, it often means having to choose between buying groceries or paying rent. And the effects can be devastating – from poor health and malnourishment to impaired child development and overall poor well-being.
Every year, 41 million Americans worry about where their next meal is coming from and struggle to afford three meals a day.
Hunger and food insecurity, or not having reliable and affordable access to healthy food, affect millions of Americans across the country. Both hunger and food insecurity are common challenges that families face as a result of a health crisis, job loss, or other unexpected event. By learning more about hunger and food insecurity in your community, you can help United Way Fight for 41.
Healthy families mean healthy communities. From mobile food pantries to health education that helps families maximize their food budgets and cook healthy meals, United Way is finding creative solutions to help communities fill the gap.
With our community partners, we're creating opportunities for families to eat fresher, healthier foods on a budget. With United Way, you can help.
UNITED WE STAND AGAINST HUNGER
1 in 8 families in America are hungry. This means hunger affects people all over the country – including in your community.
Fight hunger in your community with United Way
Select a state below to learn more about local hunger issues and how United Way is fighting to end hunger and food insecurity.
D.C. FIND YOUR LOCAL UNITED WAY
Hunger Support Project(s):
United Way works to ensure all communities have access to healthy, nutritious foods. Contact your local United Way for more information.
Background:
There are over 91,000 Washingtonians that are are food insecure. Among those, more than 30,000 children have limited access to healthy food options. The median household income in the Washington, DC area is $83,372. (County Health Rankings info not available for D.C.)
How To Get Involved:
Together we can improve the lives of millions. You can donate to your local United Way that drives community solutions, advocate so that lawmakers will prioritize healthy food access for families most in need or volunteer your time at a local food bank or United Way.
ARIZONA FIND YOUR LOCAL UNITED WAY
Hunger Support Project(s):
Weekend Meals
Health Education
Community Gardens
Background:
There are 1,078,190 Arizonans who experience food insecurity. Among those, more than 480,000 have limited access to healthy food options. The median household income in Arizona is $53,481.
50 % of children in Maricopa County are eligible to receive free or reduced lunch; 604,200 or 15 % of community members face food insecurity
How To Get Involved:
Together we can improve the lives of millions. You can donate to your local United Way that drives community solutions, advocate so that lawmakers will prioritize healthy food access for families most in need or volunteer your time at a local food bank or United Way.
WASHINGTON FIND YOUR LOCAL UNITED WAY
Hunger Support Project(s):
Meals for Kids (year-round)
Background:
There are 915,550 Washingtonians who experience food insecurity. Among those, more than 372,000 have limited access to healthy food options. The median household income in Washington is $67,064.
35% of children in King County are eligible for Free and Reduced Lunch.
246,870 or 13% of community members face food insecurity.
How To Get Involved:
Volunteer (United Way of King County)
Together we can improve the lives of millions. You can donate to your local United Way that drives community solutions, advocate so that lawmakers will prioritize healthy food access for families most in need or volunteer your time at a local food bank or United Way.
ALABAMA FIND YOUR LOCAL UNITED WAY
Hunger Support Project(s):
Together we can improve the lives of millions. You can donate to your local United Way that drives community solutions, advocate so that lawmakers will prioritize healthy food access for families most in need or volunteer your time at a local food bank or United Way.
Background:
There are 859,380 Alabamians who experience food insecurity. Among those, more than 378,000 have limited access to healthy food options. The median household income in Alabama is $46,309.
How To Get Involved:
Together we can improve the lives of millions. You can donate to your local United Way that drives community solutions, advocate so that lawmakers will prioritize healthy food access for families most in need or volunteer your time at a local food bank or United Way.
ALASKA FIND YOUR LOCAL UNITED WAY
Hunger Support Project(s):
United Way works to ensure all communities have access to healthy, nutritious foods. Contact your local United Way for more information.
Background:
There are 102,670 Alaskans who experience food insecurity. Among those, more than 64,500 have limited access to healthy food options. The median household income in Alaska is $76,144.
How To Get Involved:
Together we can improve the lives of millions. You can donate to your local United Way that drives community solutions, advocate so that lawmakers will prioritize healthy food access for families most in need or volunteer your time at a local food bank or United Way.
ARKANSAS FIND YOUR LOCAL UNITED WAY
Hunger Support Project(s):
United Way works to ensure all communities have access to healthy, nutritious foods. Contact your local United Way for more information.
Background:
There are 549,070 Arkansans who experience food insecurity. Among those, more than 254,000 have limited access to healthy food options. The median household income in Arkansas is $44,406.
How To Get Involved:
Together we can improve the lives of millions. You can donate to your local United Way that drives community solutions, advocate so that lawmakers will prioritize healthy food access for families most in need or volunteer your time at a local food bank or United Way.
CALIFORNIA FIND YOUR LOCAL UNITED WAY
Hunger Support Project(s):
211
Emergency Assistance Network
Sparkpoint Food Pantries
Background:
There are 4,885,220 Californians who experience food insecurity. Among those, more than 1.2 million have limited access to healthy food options. The median household income in California is $67,715.
57% of children in the San Francisco county/region are eligible for free and reduced lunch.
134,520 or 16 percent of community members face food insecurity.
How To Get Involved:
Donate, Volunteer (United Way Bay Area)
Together we can improve the lives of millions. You can donate to your local United Way that drives community solutions, advocate so that lawmakers will prioritize healthy food access for families most in need or volunteer your time at a local food bank or United Way.
COLORADO FIND YOUR LOCAL UNITED WAY
Hunger Support Project(s):
United Way works to ensure all communities have access to healthy, nutritious foods. Contact your local United Way for more information.
Background:
There are 665,220 Coloradoans who experience food insecurity. Among those, more than 274,000 have limited access to healthy food options. The median household income in Colorado is $65,718.
How To Get Involved:
Together we can improve the lives of millions. You can donate to your local United Way that drives community solutions, advocate so that lawmakers will prioritize healthy food access for families most in need or volunteer your time at a local food bank or United Way.
CONNECTICUT FIND YOUR LOCAL UNITED WAY
Hunger Support Project(s):
Food Bank
Community Garden
Background:
There are 437,530 Connecticuters who experience food insecurity. Among those, more than 150,000 have limited access to healthy food options. The median household income in Connecticut is $73,380. About 29 percent of adult population in New London County are considered obese.
38 percent of children in New London County are eligible to receive free or reduced lunch.
33,370 or 12 percent of community members face food insecurity.
How To Get Involved:
Donate, Volunteer (United Way of Southeastern Connecticut)
Together we can improve the lives of millions. You can donate to your local United Way that drives community solutions, advocate so that lawmakers will prioritize healthy food access for families most in need or volunteer your time at a local food bank or United Way.
DELAWARE FIND YOUR LOCAL UNITED WAY
Hunger Support Project(s):
United Way works to ensure all communities have access to healthy, nutritious foods. Contact your local United Way for more information.
Background:
There are 114,060 Delawareans who experience food insecurity. Among those, more than 41,500 have limited access to healthy food options. The median household income in Delaware is $62,112.
How To Get Involved:
Together we can improve the lives of millions. You can donate to your local United Way that drives community solutions, advocate so that lawmakers will prioritize healthy food access for families most in need or volunteer your time at a local food bank or United Way.
FLORIDA FIND YOUR LOCAL UNITED WAY
Hunger Support Project(s):
WIC/SNAP BENEFITS
Background:
There are 3,056,280 Floridians who experience food insecurity. Among those, more than 1.3 million have limited access to healthy food options. The median household income in Florida is $44,250.
59% of children in Palm Beach County are eligible for free and reduced lunch.
194,260 or 14 percent of community members face food insecurity.
How To Get Involved:
Volunteer (healthy eating classes) (United Way of Palm Beach County)
Together we can improve the lives of millions. You can donate to your local United Way that drives community solutions, advocate so that lawmakers will prioritize healthy food access for families most in need or volunteer your time at a local food bank or United Way.
GEORGIA FIND YOUR LOCAL UNITED WAY
Hunger Support Project(s):
Summer Meals
Background:
There are 1,659,710 Georgians who experience food insecurity. Among those, more than 870,000 have limited access to healthy food options. The median household income in Georgia is $53,468.
About 26% of the adult population in Fulton County are considered obese.
About 58% of children in Fulton County are eligible to receive free or reduced lunch.
181,650 or 19 percent of community members (United Way of Greater Atlanta) face food insecurity.
How To Get Involved:
Donate, Volunteer, Advocate (United Way of Greater Atlanta)
Together we can improve the lives of millions. You can donate to your local United Way that drives community solutions, advocate so that lawmakers will prioritize healthy food access for families most in need or volunteer your time at a local food bank or United Way.
HAWAII FIND YOUR LOCAL UNITED WAY
Hunger Support Project(s):
United Way works to ensure all communities have access to healthy, nutritious foods. Contact your local United Way for more information.
Background:
There are 182,600 Hawaiians who experience food insecurity. Among those, more than 94,000 have limited access to healthy food options. The median household income in Hawaii is $74,659.
How To Get Involved:
Together we can improve the lives of millions. You can donate to your local United Way that drives community solutions, advocate so that lawmakers will prioritize healthy food access for families most in need or volunteer your time at a local food bank or United Way.
IDAHO FIND YOUR LOCAL UNITED WAY
Hunger Support Project(s):
United Way works to ensure all communities have access to healthy, nutritious foods. Contact your local United Way for more information.
Background:
There are 232,180 Idahoans who experience food insecurity. Among those, more than 110,000 have limited access to healthy food options. The median household income in Idaho is $51,647.
How To Get Involved:
Together we can improve the lives of millions. You can donate to your local United Way that drives community solutions, advocate so that lawmakers will prioritize healthy food access for families most in need or volunteer your time at a local food bank or United Way.
ILLINOIS FIND YOUR LOCAL UNITED WAY
Hunger Support Project(s):
United Way works to ensure all communities have access to healthy, nutritious foods. Contact your local United Way for more information.
Background:
There are 1,506,060 Illinoisans who experience food insecurity. Among those, more than 573,000 have limited access to healthy food options. The median household income in Illinois is $60,977.
How To Get Involved:
Together we can improve the lives of millions. You can donate to your local United Way that drives community solutions, advocate so that lawmakers will prioritize healthy food access for families most in need or volunteer your time at a local food bank or United Way.
IOWA FIND YOUR LOCAL UNITED WAY
Hunger Support Project(s):
Farmers Markets
Food Rescue
5-2-1-0 Advocacy
Background:
There are 376,240 Iowans who experience food insecurity. Among those, more than 160,000 have limited access to healthy food options. The median household income in Iowa is $56,354.
45% of children in Polk County are eligible to receive free or reduced lunch.
54,560 or 12% of community members face food insecurity.
How To Get Involved:
Donate, Advocate, Volunteer (United Way of Central Iowa)
Together we can improve the lives of millions. You can donate to your local United Way that drives community solutions, advocate so that lawmakers will prioritize healthy food access for families most in need or volunteer your time at a local food bank or United Way.
KANSAS FIND YOUR LOCAL UNITED WAY
Hunger Support Project(s):
United Way works to ensure all communities have access to healthy, nutritious foods. Contact your local United Way for more information.
Background:
There are 385,000 Kansans who experience food insecurity. Among those, more than 236,000 have limited access to healthy food options. The median household income in Kansas is $54,828.
How To Get Involved:
Together we can improve the lives of millions. You can donate to your local United Way that drives community solutions, advocate so that lawmakers will prioritize healthy food access for families most in need or volunteer your time at a local food bank or United Way.
LOUISIANA FIND YOUR LOCAL UNITED WAY
Hunger Support Project(s):
United Way works to ensure all communities have access to healthy, nutritious foods. Contact your local United Way for more information.
Background:
There are 789,330 Louisianans who experience food insecurity. Among those, more than 431,500 have limited access to healthy food options. The median household income in Louisiana is $45,374.
How To Get Involved:
Together we can improve the lives of millions. You can donate to your local United Way that drives community solutions, advocate so that lawmakers will prioritize healthy food access for families most in need or volunteer your time at a local food bank or United Way.
INDIANA FIND YOUR LOCAL UNITED WAY
Hunger Support Project(s):
United Way works to ensure all communities have access to healthy, nutritious foods. Contact your local United Way for more information.
Background:
There are 950,720 Indianans who experience food insecurity. Among those, more than 449,000 have limited access to healthy food options. The median household income in Indiana is $52,289.
How To Get Involved:
Together we can improve the lives of millions. You can donate to your local United Way that drives community solutions, advocate so that lawmakers will prioritize healthy food access for families most in need or volunteer your time at a local food bank or United Way.
KENTUCKY FIND YOUR LOCAL UNITED WAY
Hunger Support Project(s):
United Way works to ensure all communities have access to healthy, nutritious foods. Contact your local United Way for more information.
Background:
There are 699,590 Kentuckians who experience food insecurity. Among those, more than 242,000 have limited access to healthy food options. The median household income in Kentucky is $46,610.
How To Get Involved:
Together we can improve the lives of millions. You can donate to your local United Way that drives community solutions, advocate so that lawmakers will prioritize healthy food access for families most in need or volunteer your time at a local food bank or United Way.
MAINE FIND YOUR LOCAL UNITED WAY
Hunger Support Project(s):
United Way works to ensure all communities have access to healthy, nutritious foods. Contact your local United Way for more information.
Background:
There are 196,210 Mainers who experience food insecurity. Among those, more than 50,500 have limited access to healthy food options. The median household income in Maine is $52,926.
How To Get Involved:
Together we can improve the lives of millions. You can donate to your local United Way that drives community solutions, advocate so that lawmakers will prioritize healthy food access for families most in need or volunteer your time at a local food bank or United Way.
MARYLAND FIND YOUR LOCAL UNITED WAY
Hunger Support Project(s):
Community Gardens
Mobile Farmers market
Background:
There are 682,280 Marylanders who experience food insecurity. Among those, more than 195,500 have limited access to healthy food options. The median household income in Maryland is $78,787.
47% of children in Baltimore County are eligible to receive free or reduced lunch.
243,040 community members in Baltimore City and County face food insecurity.
How To Get Involved:
Donate, volunteer (United Way of Central Maryland)
Together we can improve the lives of millions. You can donate to your local United Way that drives community solutions, advocate so that lawmakers will prioritize healthy food access for families most in need or volunteer your time at a local food bank or United Way.
MASSACHUSETTS FIND YOUR LOCAL UNITED WAY
Hunger Support Project(s):
United Way works to ensure all communities have access to healthy, nutritious foods. Contact your local United Way for more information.
Background:
There are 701,630 Massachusettsans who experience food insecurity. Among those, more than 268,000 have limited access to healthy food options. The median household income in Massachusetts is $75,207.
How To Get Involved:
Together we can improve the lives of millions. You can donate to your local United Way that drives community solutions, advocate so that lawmakers will prioritize healthy food access for families most in need or volunteer your time at a local food bank or United Way.
MICHIGAN FIND YOUR LOCAL UNITED WAY
Hunger Support Project(s):
Summer Meals
Obesity prevention/health education
Background:
There are 1,493,790 Michiganders who experience food insecurity. Among those, more than 622,000 have limited access to healthy food options. The median household income in Michigan is $52,436.
About 33 percent of adult population in Macomb and Wayne Counties are considered obese, and 26 percent of Oakland County.
42 percent of children in Macomb County, 29 percent of children in Oakland County, and 61 percent of children in Wayne County are eligible for free or reduced lunch.
641,540 people across the three counties United Way of Southeastern Michigan services are food insecure.
How To Get Involved:
Donate, Advocate, Volunteer (United Way of Southeastern Michigan)
Together we can improve the lives of millions. You can donate to your local United Way that drives community solutions, advocate so that lawmakers will prioritize healthy food access for families most in need or volunteer your time at a local food bank or United Way.
MINNESOTA FIND YOUR LOCAL UNITED WAY
Hunger Support Project(s):
Food Bank
Background:
There are 540,820 Minnesotans who experience food insecurity. Among those, more than 298,000 have limited access to healthy food options. The median household income in Minnesota is $65,583.
134,890 or 11 percent of community members face food insecurity.
How To Get Involved:
Donate; Volunteer (Greater Twin Cities United Way)
Together we can improve the lives of millions. You can donate to your local United Way that drives community solutions, advocate so that lawmakers will prioritize healthy food access for families most in need or volunteer your time at a local food bank or United Way.
MISSISSIPPI FIND YOUR LOCAL UNITED WAY
Hunger Support Project(s):
United Way works to ensure all communities have access to healthy, nutritious foods. Contact your local United Way for more information.
Background:
There are 643,390 Mississippians who experience food insecurity. Among those, more than 316,000 have limited access to healthy food options. The median household income in Mississippi is $41,793.
How To Get Involved:
Together we can improve the lives of millions. You can donate to your local United Way that drives community solutions, advocate so that lawmakers will prioritize healthy food access for families most in need or volunteer your time at a local food bank or United Way.
MISSOURI FIND YOUR LOCAL UNITED WAY
Hunger Support Project(s):
Food bank (allergies)
Healthy food access
Nutrition education
Background:
There are 947,900 Missourians who experience food insecurity. Among those, more than 409,000 have limited access to healthy food options. The median household income in Missouri is $51,713.
How To Get Involved:
Donate, Volunteer, Advocate (United Way GKC)
Together we can improve the lives of millions. You can donate to your local United Way that drives community solutions, advocate so that lawmakers will prioritize healthy food access for families most in need or volunteer your time at a local food bank or United Way.
NEBRASKA FIND YOUR LOCAL UNITED WAY
Hunger Support Project(s):
Emergency Food Services
Background:
There are 233,350 Nebraskans who experience food insecurity. Among those, more than 100,000 have limited access to healthy food options. The median household income in Nebraska is $56,979.
48% of children in the Omaha/Douglas County area are eligible for free and reduced lunch.
74,260 or 14 percent of community members in the Omaha/Douglas County area face food insecurity.
How To Get Involved:
Donate (United Way of the Midlands)
Together we can improve the lives of millions. You can donate to your local United Way that drives community solutions, advocate so that lawmakers will prioritize healthy food access for families most in need or volunteer your time at a local food bank or United Way.
MONTANA FIND YOUR LOCAL UNITED WAY
Hunger Support Project(s):
United Way works to ensure all communities have access to healthy, nutritious foods. Contact your local United Way for more information.
Background:
There are 133,810 Montanans who experience food insecurity. Among those, more than 81,500 have limited access to healthy food options. The median household income in Montana is $50,265.
How To Get Involved:
Together we can improve the lives of millions. You can donate to your local United Way that drives community solutions, advocate so that lawmakers will prioritize healthy food access for families most in need or volunteer your time at a local food bank or United Way.
NEVADA FIND YOUR LOCAL UNITED WAY
Hunger Support Project(s):
United Way works to ensure all communities have access to healthy, nutritious foods. Contact your local United Way for more information.
Background:
There are 394,910 Nevadans who experience food insecurity. Among those, more than 144,500 have limited access to healthy food options. The median household income in Nevada is $55,201.
How To Get Involved:
Together we can improve the lives of millions. You can donate to your local United Way that drives community solutions, advocate so that lawmakers will prioritize healthy food access for families most in need or volunteer your time at a local food bank or United Way.
NEW HAMPSHIRE FIND YOUR LOCAL UNITED WAY
Hunger Support Project(s):
United Way works to ensure all communities have access to healthy, nutritious foods. Contact your local United Way for more information.
Background:
There are 128,910 New Hampshirites who experience food insecurity. Among those, more than 65,000 have limited access to healthy food options. The median household income in New Hampshire is $70,986.
How To Get Involved:
Together we can improve the lives of millions. You can donate to your local United Way that drives community solutions, advocate so that lawmakers will prioritize healthy food access for families most in need or volunteer your time at a local food bank or United Way.
NEW JERSEY FIND YOUR LOCAL UNITED WAY
Hunger Support Project(s):
Urban gardens
Meals (breakfast, summer, afterschool)
Nutrition Education
Background:
There are 971,920 New Jerseyans who experience food insecurity. Among those, more than 320,000 have limited access to healthy food options. The median household income in New Jersey is $76,212.
59% of children in Passaic county are eligible to receive free or reduced lunch.
49,930 or 10% of community members in Passaic County face food insecurity.
How To Get Involved:
Donate; Volunteer; Advocate (United Way of Passaic County)
Together we can improve the lives of millions. You can donate to your local United Way that drives community solutions, advocate so that lawmakers will prioritize healthy food access for families most in need or volunteer your time at a local food bank or United Way.
NEW YORK FIND YOUR LOCAL UNITED WAY
Hunger Support Project(s):
App – food pantry reservations
Background:
There are 2,502,250 New Yorkers who experience food insecurity. Among those, more than 443,500 have limited access to healthy food options. The median household income in New York is $62,700.
Up to 40% of children in New York state live in poverty, while 13 percent of families in New York state experience food insecurity.
How To Get Involved:
Donate; Volunteer (United Way NYC)
Together we can improve the lives of millions. You can donate to your local United Way that drives community solutions, advocate so that lawmakers will prioritize healthy food access for families most in need or volunteer your time at a local food bank or United Way.
NEW MEXICO FIND YOUR LOCAL UNITED WAY
Hunger Support Project(s):
Food Bank
Health Education
Background:
There are 322,610 New Mexicans who experience food insecurity. Among those, more than 289,000 have limited access to healthy food options. The median household income in New Mexico is $46,844.
68% of children in Albuquerque/Bernalillo County area are eligible for free and reduced lunch.
103,830 or 15% of community members in the Albuquerque/Bernalillo county area face food insecurity.
How To Get Involved:
Donate; Volunteer (United Way of Central NM)
Together we can improve the lives of millions. You can donate to your local United Way that drives community solutions, advocate so that lawmakers will prioritize healthy food access for families most in need or volunteer your time at a local food bank or United Way.
NORTH CAROLINA FIND YOUR LOCAL UNITED WAY
Hunger Support Project(s):
Community Gardens
Mobile food pantry
Transportation (advocacy)
Background:
There are 1,659,050 North Carolinians who experience food insecurity. Among those, more than 642,500 have limited access to healthy food options. The median household income in North Carolina is $50,595.
58% of children in the Charlotte and Mecklenburg County area are eligible for free and reduced lunch.
162,380 or 16% of community members face food insecurity.
How To Get Involved:
Volunteer; donate; advocate (United Way of Central Carolinas)
Together we can improve the lives of millions. You can donate to your local United Way that drives community solutions, advocate so that lawmakers will prioritize healthy food access for families most in need or volunteer your time at a local food bank or United Way.
NORTH DAKOTA FIND YOUR LOCAL UNITED WAY
Hunger Support Project(s):
United Way works to ensure all communities have access to healthy, nutritious foods. Contact your local United Way for more information.
Background:
There are 58,030 North Dakotans who experience food insecurity. Among those, more than 47,000 have limited access to healthy food options. The median household income in North Dakota is $61,898.
How To Get Involved:
Together we can improve the lives of millions. You can donate to your local United Way that drives community solutions, advocate so that lawmakers will prioritize healthy food access for families most in need or volunteer your time at a local food bank or United Way.
OHIO FIND YOUR LOCAL UNITED WAY
Hunger Support Project(s):
United Way works to ensure all communities have access to healthy, nutritious foods. Contact your local United Way for more information.
Background:
There are 1,852,870 Ohioans who experience food insecurity. Among those, more than 781,500 have limited access to healthy food options. The median household income in Ohio is $52,357.
How To Get Involved:
Together we can improve the lives of millions. You can donate to your local United Way that drives community solutions, advocate so that lawmakers will prioritize healthy food access for families most in need or volunteer your time at a local food bank or United Way.
OKLAHOMA FIND YOUR LOCAL UNITED WAY
Hunger Support Project(s):
United Way works to ensure all communities have access to healthy, nutritious foods. Contact your local United Way for more information.
Background:
There are 632,030 Oklahomans who experience food insecurity. Among those, more than 323,000 have limited access to healthy food options. The median household income in Oklahoma is $49,204.
How To Get Involved:
Together we can improve the lives of millions. You can donate to your local United Way that drives community solutions, advocate so that lawmakers will prioritize healthy food access for families most in need or volunteer your time at a local food bank or United Way.
PENNSYLVANIA FIND YOUR LOCAL UNITED WAY
Hunger Support Project(s):
Healthy Food Access
Background:
There are 1,674,420 Pennsylvanians who experience food insecurity. Among those, more than 581,000 have limited access to healthy food options. The median household income in Pennsylvania is $56,897.
750,000 or 1 in 5 members of the Greater Philadelphia community face hunger every day.
How To Get Involved:
Donate, volunteer (United Way of Greater Philadelphia & Southeastern New Jersey)
Together we can improve the lives of millions. You can donate to your local United Way that drives community solutions, advocate so that lawmakers will prioritize healthy food access for families most in need or volunteer your time at a local food bank or United Way.
OREGON FIND YOUR LOCAL UNITED WAY
Hunger Support Project(s):
United Way works to ensure all communities have access to healthy, nutritious foods. Contact your local United Way for more information.
Background:
There are 572,790 Oregonians who experience food insecurity. Among those, more than 206,000 have limited access to healthy food options. The median household income in Oregon is $57,379.
How To Get Involved:
Together we can improve the lives of millions. You can donate to your local United Way that drives community solutions, advocate so that lawmakers will prioritize healthy food access for families most in need or volunteer your time at a local food bank or United Way.
SOUTH CAROLINA FIND YOUR LOCAL UNITED WAY
Hunger Support Project(s):
Senior Meals
Health Education
Background:
There are 746,810 South Carolinians who experience food insecurity. Among those, more than 422,500 have limited access to healthy food options. The median household income in South Carolina is $46,587. 40,449 members of the United Way of the Midlands community have limited access to healthy foods.
In South Carolina, 11.5 percent of seniors live in poverty.
Based on 2014 data, there are around 1,065,420 adults over 60 in South Carolina, comprising about 22% of the population.
20 percent of South Carolinians over the age of 60 are food insecure, meaning more than 200,000 older adults are at risk of hunger and malnutrition.
90 percent of adults over the age of 65 report that they would prefer to stay in their current residence as they age. One-third of American households are home to one or more residents 60 years of age or older.
AARP defines “Aging in Place” as simply a matter of preserving the ability for people to remain in their home or neighborhood as long as possible. Funds will be used to leverage senior meal programs across three of the United Way of the Midlands’ rural counties and a metropolitan county with rural outreach for approximately 2,000 seniors facing food insecurity over a 2-year period.
How To Get Involved:
Donate, volunteer, advocate; (United Way of the Midlands)
Together we can improve the lives of millions. You can donate to your local United Way that drives community solutions, advocate so that lawmakers will prioritize healthy food access for families most in need or volunteer your time at a local food bank or United Way.
RHODE ISLAND FIND YOUR LOCAL UNITED WAY
Hunger Support Project(s):
United Way works to ensure all communities have access to healthy, nutritious foods. Contact your local United Way for more information.
Background:
There are 132,090 Rhode Islanders who experience food insecurity. Among those, more than 49,500 have limited access to healthy food options. The median household income in Rhode Island is $60,046.
How To Get Involved:
Together we can improve the lives of millions. You can donate to your local United Way that drives community solutions, advocate so that lawmakers will prioritize healthy food access for families most in need or volunteer your time at a local food bank or United Way.
SOUTH DAKOTA FIND YOUR LOCAL UNITED WAY
Hunger Support Project(s):
United Way works to ensure all communities have access to healthy, nutritious foods. Contact your local United Way for more information.
Background:
There are 104,140 South Dakotans who experience food insecurity. Among those, more than 85,500 have limited access to healthy food options. The median household income in South Carolina is $54,926.
How To Get Involved:
Together we can improve the lives of millions. You can donate to your local United Way that drives community solutions, advocate so that lawmakers will prioritize healthy food access for families most in need or volunteer your time at a local food bank or United Way.
TEXAS FIND YOUR LOCAL UNITED WAY
Hunger Support Project(s):
Summer meals
Combat childhood obesity
Background:
There are 4,320,050 Texans who experience food insecurity. Among those, more than 2.18 million have limited access to healthy food options. The median household income in Texas is $56,583.
73% of children in Dallas County are eligible for Free and Reduced Lunch.
451,950 or 18 percent of community members face food insecurity.
How To Get Involved:
Volunteer, donate; (United Way of Metro Dallas)
Together we can improve the lives of millions. You can donate to your local United Way that drives community solutions, advocate so that lawmakers will prioritize healthy food access for families most in need or volunteer your time at a local food bank or United Way.
UTAH FIND YOUR LOCAL UNITED WAY
Hunger Support Project(s):
United Way works to ensure all communities have access to healthy, nutritious foods. Contact your local United Way for more information.
Background:
There are 391,610 Utahns who experience food insecurity. Among those, more than 160,500 have limited access to healthy food options. The median household income in Utah is $65,931.
How To Get Involved:
Together we can improve the lives of millions. You can donate to your local United Way that drives community solutions, advocate so that lawmakers will prioritize healthy food access for families most in need or volunteer your time at a local food bank or United Way.
VERMONT FIND YOUR LOCAL UNITED WAY
Hunger Support Project(s):
United Way works to ensure all communities have access to healthy, nutritious foods. Contact your local United Way for more information.
Background:
There are 74,600 Vermonters who experience food insecurity. Among those, more than 20,500 have limited access to healthy food options. The median household income in Vermont is $57,661.
How To Get Involved:
Together we can improve the lives of millions. You can donate to your local United Way that drives community solutions, advocate so that lawmakers will prioritize healthy food access for families most in need or volunteer your time at a local food bank or United Way.
VIRGINIA FIND YOUR LOCAL UNITED WAY
Hunger Support Project(s):
Fight obesity
Healthy Start (education)
Health Education (advocacy)
Background:
There are 935,480 Virginians who experience food insecurity. Among those, more than 342,000 have limited access to healthy food options. The median household income in Virginia is $68,127.
About 32% of the adult population in Roanoke City is considered obese
81% of children in Roanoke City area are eligible to receive free or reduced lunch.
16,500 or 17% of community members in Roanoke face food insecurity.
How To Get Involved:
Donate; advocate (United Way of Roanoke Valley)
Together we can improve the lives of millions. You can donate to your local United Way that drives community solutions, advocate so that lawmakers will prioritize healthy food access for families most in need or volunteer your time at a local food bank or United Way.
WEST VIRGINIA FIND YOUR LOCAL UNITED WAY
Hunger Support Project(s):
United Way works to ensure all communities have access to healthy, nutritious foods. Contact your local United Way for more information.
Background:
There are 275,280 West Virginians who experience food insecurity. Among those, more than 121,000 have limited access to healthy food options. The median household income in West Virginia is $43,175.
How To Get Involved:
Together we can improve the lives of millions. You can donate to your local United Way that drives community solutions, advocate so that lawmakers will prioritize healthy food access for families most in need or volunteer your time at a local food bank or United Way.
WISCONSIN FIND YOUR LOCAL UNITED WAY
Hunger Support Project(s):
United Way works to ensure all communities have access to healthy, nutritious foods. Contact your local United Way for more information.
Background:
There are 633,170 Wisconsinites who experience food insecurity. Among those, more than 271,500 have limited access to healthy food options. The median household income in Wisconsin is $56,808.
How To Get Involved:
Together we can improve the lives of millions. You can donate to your local United Way that drives community solutions, advocate so that lawmakers will prioritize healthy food access for families most in need or volunteer your time at a local food bank or United Way.
WYOMING FIND YOUR LOCAL UNITED WAY
Hunger Support Project(s):
United Way works to ensure all communities have access to healthy, nutritious foods. Contact your local United Way for more information.
Background:
There are 72,260 Wyomingites who experience food insecurity. Among those, more than 48,500 have limited access to healthy food options. The median household income in Wyoming is $61,686.
How To Get Involved:
Together we can improve the lives of millions. You can donate to your local United Way that drives community solutions, advocate so that lawmakers will prioritize healthy food access for families most in need or volunteer your time at a local food bank or United Way.
TENNESSEE FIND YOUR LOCAL UNITED WAY
Hunger Support Project(s):
United Way works to ensure all communities have access to healthy, nutritious foods. Contact your local United Way for more information.
Background:
There are 1,016,420 Tennesseans who experience food insecurity. Among those, more than 536,500 have limited access to healthy food options. The median household income in Tennessee is $48,506.
How To Get Involved:
Together we can improve the lives of millions. You can donate to your local United Way that drives community solutions, advocate so that lawmakers will prioritize healthy food access for families most in need or volunteer your time at a local food bank or United Way.
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