What does the Term “Food Insecurity” Actually Mean?
The USDA defines food insecurity as a lack of consistent access to enough food for every person in a household to live an active, healthy life. But what does that actually mean?
SNAP Benefits Boost the Local Economy
Most find it easy to see how SNAP benefits the person and family receiving them: food on the table they likely would not have otherwise. However, the ways SNAP benefits all people in the community by boosting the local economy remains largely unknown.
How to Take Action in September for Hunger Action Month
September is Hunger Action Month – a month where people all over America stand together with the Feeding America nationwide network of food banks, including the Food Bank for Larimer County, to fight hunger. It’s safe to say that this year’s Hunger Action Month will be different than in years past due to COVID-19. It’s also safe […]
Client Stories: In Their Own Words
Young Roxanne was eager to let other people know about The Lunch Lab, because she likes it a lot! “You get to get a prize after six visits and you get lots of yummy food,” she said, holding the prize she had picked out during a recent Lunch Lab visit at the Old Town Library […]
