Hunger in Greater Hartford |
Hunger exists in every one of the 42 towns and cities in Hartford and Tolland counties.People across Connecticut are confronted with the difficult decisions of paying for rent or heat or medicine, instead of buying food. This is happening right here in our towns, and it affects our neighbors. HARTFORD COUNTY TOLLAND COUNTY
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1 in 9people in Hartford and Tolland Counties are at risk of hunger.More than 119,000 of our neighbors struggle with food insecurity, meaning they lack consistent access to enough food. Explore Feeding America’s Map the Meal Gap Study > |
1 in 7children in Hartford and Tolland counties are at risk of hunger.More than 32,000 kids in Greater Hartford aren’t getting the food they need to learn and grow. Learn more about the impact of child hunger > |
41%of our service population doesn't qualify for federal nutrition assistance.An estimated 41% of the food insecure people in Hartford and Tolland counties live in households with incomes too high to qualify for most federal nutrition assistance programs, including SNAP. Foodshare and our partner programs help these households put food on the table. |
The Impact of Food InsecurityPeople are hungry not because there isn’t enough food, but because they do not have the resources to access and afford enough food. What would you do if you knew you didn’t have enough money to buy food for your family this week? Or, if you did buy food, you wouldn’t be able to pay your rent or get your prescription filled. Those are the choices that too many of our neighbors have to make every day. The Feeding America 2014 Hunger in America study found that households that seek charitable food assistance had to make tough budget choices at some point during the year: 
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Stories of Strength
Florien and WandaFlorien struggles with dementia but at 95 years old, that does not define who he is. 
Maribel BermudezWhen Maribel Bermudez was laid off after her employer downsized, her husband's salary wasn’t enough to cover all of their expenses, especially with two kids. |
