According to a new poll conducted by No Kid Hungry — a campaign of the organization Share Our Strength, dedicated to ending childhood hunger in the U.S. — four out of five Floridians are struggling to afford food. In South Florida, nearly 1 million residents are food insecure.
Food insecurity is defined as the lack of access, at times, to enough nutritious food for an active and healthy lifestyle. Children who experience hunger are more likely to struggle in school and have health complications. In adults, studies reveal that food insecurity reduces worker productivity and drives up healthcare costs.
It’s why since 2020, Local 10 and Publix have teamed up for Food for Thought to address food insecurity in our communities…