Indiana Statistics
- In Indiana, 910,870 people are struggling with hunger - and of them 279,840 are children.
- 14 percent of Hoosiers live below the poverty line
- 12 percent of households in Indiana struggle to put food on the table.
- Proper nutrition is vital to the growth and development of children.
- Research indicates that even mild under-nutrition experienced by children during critical periods of growth impacts behavior, school performance, and their overall cognitive development.
- One of every 6 children in Indiana are at risk of hunger
- Emergency food assistance plays a vital role in preventing widespread hunger:
— 432,000 children received free or reduced price lunch
— 174,000 mothers and children received WIC benefits
Delaware County Statistics
Delaware County has a population of 115,938 and 21,848 live in poverty
18.8 percent of Delaware County’s population is impoverished
1 in 4 children faces food insecurity
78 percent of Muncie public school students qualify for free or reduced-cost lunches
Every month, $2.2 million in food stamps are distributed to county residents
18.8 percent of Delaware County’s population is impoverished
1 in 4 children faces food insecurity
78 percent of Muncie public school students qualify for free or reduced-cost lunches
Every month, $2.2 million in food stamps are distributed to county residents
Delaware County Food Assistance
