Facts and Stats
Hunger By the Numbers.
These facts and statistics show just how widespread hunger is here. And how it affects everyone, not just those who are food insecure.
What is Food Insecurity?
Food insecurity refers to USDA’s measure of lack of access, at times, to enough food for an active, healthy life for all household members and limited or uncertain availability of nutritionally adequate foods.
Georgia Statistics* |
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| People who are food insecure | 10.7% (1 in 9) |
| People in the Food Bank’s 29-county service area who are food insecure | 8.4% (1 in 12) |
| People who identify as Black | 15% (1 in 7) |
| People who identify as Hispanic | 12% (1 in 8) |
| Children who are food insecure | 13.3% (1 in 8) |
| Children in the Food Bank’s 29-county service area who are food insecure | 10.1% (1 in 10) |
| Seniors (age 60 and older) who are food insecure | 8% (1 in 13) |
| Percent of eligible people who participate in SNAP | 84% |
| People who are food insecure and above 130% of the federal poverty line, limiting their eligibility for food assistance programs | 63% |
National Statistics* |
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| People who are food insecure | 10.4% (1 in 10) |
| People who identify as Black | 19.7% (1 in 5) |
| People who identify as Hispanic | 16.6% (1 in 6) |
| Children who are food insecure | 12.8% (1 in 8) |
| Seniors (age 60 and older) who are food insecure | 7% (1 in 14) |
| Percent of eligible people who participate in SNAP | 82% (1 in 8) |
| People who are food insecure and above 130% of the federal poverty line, limiting their eligibility for food assistance programs | 50% |
General Food Bank Statistics
- The Food Bank distributed over 100 million meals and grocery products in FY 2022-2023
- 23% of food and grocery items distributed by the Food Bank in FY 2022-23 was fresh produce. Including meat proteins, over 50% of the food distributed was perishable (vs. shelf stable).
- In a typical year, over 30,000 volunteers serve over 110,000 hours in support of the Food Bank’s mission.
- The Food Bank works with nearly 700 community-based partner agencies that directly distribute food to clients in 29 counties.