Success StoryAddressing Food Insecurity
Addressing Food Insecurity
Author: Christy Stearns
Planning Unit: Clinton County CES
Major Program: Nutrition and Food Systems General
Plan of Work: Healthy & Active Lifestyles: Nutrition & Food Access, Physical & Mental Health
Outcome: Initial Outcome
The stress of limited food access has been overwhelming for many families during the coronavirus pandemic. Feeding America’s Map the Meal Gap data indicates that Clinton County has a 16.9 % food insecurity rate. Clinton County Extension staff have helped facilitate the monthly commodities food distribution program during the pandemic including the management of volunteers to package food items and the facilitation a drive-thru format for direct receipt of food boxes. From July-September, 55 volunteers have assisted 2,343 families in meeting their food needs. Numbers continue to grow each month as families struggle to meet basic needs due to unemployment, poor health, and other factors related to the pandemic. Hunger is real and it continues to impact a significant segment of Clinton County.
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