The State of Hunger in Marion and Polk Quiz - Acquisition
Do you think hunger was a problem in Marion and Polk counties before COVID-19?
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Before COVID-19, 1 in 8 people in Oregon faced hunger every day — and 1 in 3 were children. Since the pandemic started, our food distribution is up 48% over pre-pandemic times!
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Do you think everyone has equal access to nutritious food?
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While Marion Polk Food Share always works hard to source and distribute more nutritious food for our neighbors who need it, we are also working to ensure equal access to healthy, nutritious food. For example, our community gardens and youth farm bring people together while producing healthy, fresh food for local neighborhoods.
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Do you think people sometimes choose between food and other life necessities?
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The sad truth is for many families and seniors facing hunger, tough — even impossible — decisions have to be made every day. Do they buy food or pay rent? Pay for lifesaving prescriptions and medical care or buy essential food? Pay for utilities or buy food? The choices are endless but none of these things should ever have to be sacrificed. Yet 67% of the families we serve reported choosing between food and paying their rent or mortgage, and the same number reported choosing between food and medicine.
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Who do you think hunger affects the most?
Homeless population
People living in chronic poverty
Seniors
Children and families
Hunger is often hidden right in front of us. It isn’t just affecting our neighbors living in poverty or experiencing homelessness. In fact, a large portion of the people who come to our partners for help are working families, single moms, and seniors living on fixed incomes who just can’t make ends meet. Children and seniors are the most vulnerable, with senior hunger expected to increase by 50% by 2025. Any number of reasons can cause someone to face food insecurity. Whether you realize it or not, you may even have a friend, family member, or neighbor who visits a food bank for help.
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Do you want to make a donation to help your neighbors facing hunger?
Yes
Not yet, I'd like to learn more
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