Health

by Mia Gaddy and Liz Morrell

Food insecurity is not always obvious.  

It occurs when someone is experiencing limited or inadequate access to safe, nutritious and culturally appropriate food due to social or economic constraints. 18 million people in the United States are experiencing food insecurity, and of that 18 million, 6.8 million face both food insecurity and hunger.

Food insecurity impacts thousands of residents in Mecklenburg County. While the region continues to grow, gaps in access persist […]