
How to Oklahoma City with an insecure person
Oklahoma is the fifth hungriest state in the nation.
According to the USDA, Oklahoma ranks eighth in the nation in the of people per capita who are hungry. We are seventh in the nation in those who are food insecure, which means that the food intake of some household members is reduced and normal eating patterns disrupted because the household lacks money and other resources for food. This is especially true for the people of the inner city.
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Oklahoma has some of the worst food insecurity statistics in the nation. By not fully utilizing these crucial programs, Oklahoma leaves hundreds of millions of dollars on the table to fight hunger every year. Food insecurity, as defined by the USDA, is a household-level economic and social condition of limited or uncertain access to adequate food.

Our statewide assessment of hunger identifies three underutilized programs that could help families become food secure. Hunger Matters.

Facebook Twitter RSS. Oklahoma is Hungry. Food insecurity exacerbates chronic illnesses including kidney disease, hypertension, diabetes, and obesity.

Hunger le to low birth-weight, delayed development, and decreased language acquisition. Hunger is Solvable Sustainable solutions to hunger exist and require public-private partnerships to increase efficiency and help communities address local issues. Sustainable solutions to hunger exist and require public-private partnerships to increase efficiency and help communities address local issues.

Food insecurity weakens the labor force, decreases educational attainment, and increases healthcare costs in Oklahoma. Food insecure children are more likely to have lower reading and math scores, more ificant behavior and social problems, and lower high school graduation rates.

Learn more about these programs and what we are currently leaving on the table by viewing our report or clicking the links below.