Hunger & Poverty Statistics, although related, are not the same. Unemployment rather than poverty is a stronger predictor of food insecurity. Below are important hunger facts and poverty statistics from Feeding America.
Poverty
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In 2009, 43.6 million people (14.3 percent) were in poverty.
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In 2009, 8.8 million (11.1% percent) families were in poverty.
- In 2009, 24.7 million (12.9 percent) of people ages 18-64 were in poverty.
- In 2009, 15.5 million (20.7 percent) children under the age of 18 were in poverty.
- In 2009, 3.4 million (8.9 percent) seniors 65 and older were in poverty.
Food Insecurity and Very Low Food Security[2]
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