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Poverty and Hunger in Nevada 2010

Poverty and Hunger in Nevada 2010. Presented by the Food Bank of Northern Nevada to The Nevada Interim Health Committee January 13, 2009. Poverty and Hunger in Nevada. (2008). (2008). 15% of Nevada’s children live below the poverty threshold.

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Poverty and Hunger in Nevada 2010

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  1. Poverty and Hunger in Nevada2010 Presented by the Food Bank of Northern Nevada to The Nevada Interim Health Committee January 13, 2009

  2. Poverty and Hunger in Nevada (2008) (2008) 15% of Nevada’s children live below the poverty threshold 11.3% of Nevadans live below the poverty threshold (2005-7) (2006-8) 12.4% of Nevada’s population is food insecure 18.5% of Nevada’s children are food insecure

  3. How much is enough?It takes over 230% of poverty to get by…

  4. Paradoxically, hunger and obesity are closely related… “We need to recognize that cheap food has a very high cost, in terms of health and the environment. That cost is getting paid by other people, by the public health system. “There's a disconnect, between what you pay for a cheap, fast-food meal, and the ultimate price of eating that way.” - Michael Pollan

  5. Paradoxically, hunger and obesity are closely related… A low birth-weight baby that lives in a food insecure household during toddler years has 27.8 times the risk of weight problems as a child not experiencing these early challenges.

  6. Solutions: The Food Bank of Northern NevadaA non-profit organization providing food support to 118 partner agencies • Direct services for seniors, children and families: • Mobile Pantry • CSFP Commodities • Kids Cafe – free summer/afterschool meals • Child Nutrition Programs – weekend Backpack, High School Pantries • Food Stamp (SNAP) Outreach • Nutrition Education for children and families • Advocacy

  7. Solutions: The Food Bank of Northern Nevada 6,794,785 5,427,769 4,408,618 3,247,491 Pounds of food distributed, year-over-year Our food distribution efforts have grown by 25% in the last year, and 109% over the last four years.

  8. Solutions: What else can we do? Full implementation of USDA nutrition programs Educate about nutrition programs for social service providers and the public “No Wrong Door” policy for nutrition programs Public private partnerships Simplified food stamp application process Accountability at all levels State plan to end hunger and food insecurity Benchmark measurement for End of Hunger in Nevada

  9. Solutions: Long-Term Goal Eliminate Hunger in Nevada Align with National Goal: End Child Hunger by 2015

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