Locations
Delaware
Statistics on children, youth and families in Delaware from the Annie E. Casey Foundation and KIDS COUNT in Delaware
Why This Indicator Matters
Food insecurity refers to a household’s inability or struggles to provide for their basic food needs. Although food insecurity and poverty are strongly associated, not everyone who lives in poverty has this problem. Because of the many interrelated problems that low-income families face, food insecurity does not exist in isolation. Poor nutrition can hamper developmental milestones for children caused by a poor diet and insufficient intake of vital nutrients.
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Definition and Source
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Definition
Number and percentage of children estimated to be food insecure: according to the Census Bureau's Current Population Survey, a child is food insecure if they live in a household having difficulty meeting basic food needs.
Data Source
Data Source: Feeding America analysis of Current Population Survey data on food insecure households and survey data by the American Community Survey (ACS) on household income, unemployment, poverty, race & ethnicity, and homeownership.
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Last Updated
May 2024