What is food insecurity?
Food insecurity and the lack of access to affordable nutritious food are associated with increased risk for multiple chronic health conditions such as diabetes, obesity, heart disease, mental health disorders and other chronic diseases. Hunger and malnutrition mean less productive individuals, who are more prone to disease and thus often unable to earn more and improve their livelihoods.
We all want everyone to have enough food to eat that is safe and nutritious. A world with zero hunger can positively impact our economies, health, education, equality, and social development. It’s a key piece of building a better future for everyone.
If you have ever wondered, “what is food insecurity,” below offers two perspectives.
- The Food Bank blog: articles that address facts about the complexities of hunger and food insecurity.
- Notes from the CEO: articles that share news and information with donors, clients, or community members that create common understanding about food insecurity and the hunger-related issues in Larimer County.
The Food Bank Blog
Recent blog articles:
- What stirs up the urge to give?
- How FBLC addresses food disparities among Latino populations
- Some Basics on Leaving Money to Charity in Your Will
- Anyone can Advocate for Food Security
- Food Insecurity is Particularly Devastating for Children
- Even More Seniors Could be Food Insecure if we don’t Act
- Food Rescue: What it is & How we do it
- Inequities Faced by People of Color Impact Food Security
- Thank you, KeyBank
- The Importance of Leaving a Legacy
- Navigating End-of-Year Tax Donations
- The Life Cycle of FBLC Food
- Food Insecure Situations That Might Surprise You
- What does the Term “Food Insecurity” Actually Mean?
- SNAP Benefits Boost the Local Economy
- How to Take Action in September for Hunger Action Month
- Client Stories: In Their Own Words
Notes from our CEO
Learn more about the day-to-day, month-to-month, and year-to-year operations about the Food Bank for Larimer County, all from the perspective of our CEO, Amy Pezzani.
The intent is to share news and information with donors, clients, or community members that create common understanding about food insecurity and the hunger-related issues in Larimer County.
Recent CEO Notes:
- The season of giving is upon us.
- National Hispanic Heritage Month is a chance to acknowledge and celebrate the contributions of Latin & Hispanic Communities
- Celebrate Hunger Action Month With Us
- You don’t have to have great wealth to leave a legacy.
- Almost every program and service we offer contributes to feeding kids.
- Senior hunger is a threat to the wellbeing of older adults.
- The modern-day concept of food rescue quite literally began with food banks.
