Definition

Children under age 18 living in households, where in the previous 12 months, there was an uncertainty of having, or an inability to acquire, enough food for all household members because of insufficient money or other resources.

Data Source

Feeding America, Map the Meal Gap

Estimated number food insecure children, ages 0-17.  Feeding America. “Map the Meal Gap: Child Food Insecurity in Oregon by County.” http://www.feedingamerica.org/hunger-in-america/our-research/map-the-meal-gap/data-by-county-in-each-state.html

Last Updated

2020-01