BY CARSON WEAVER
Zooming out
How to help
Food insecurity in Texas as of 2022
Over 4.9 million Texans were food insecure in 2022, according to Feeding America, a nation- wide network of food banks and local meal programs. In 2022, Texas had a food budget shortfall of $3.18 billion, which is the amount needed to purchase just enough food to meet food insecurity needs in the state. Texas had a 16.2% food insecurity rate in 2022, above the national average of 13.5% , according to Feeding America. Watkins, who is also a Meals on Wheels Texas board member, said educating politicians and decision-makers about the issues affecting the state plays a big role in getting local organiza- tions funded. “Those dollars that come from the top are critical for all Meals on Wheels,” Watkins said. “We all use those funds to be able to keep our services in place.”
Texas population
Child population
Those interested in volunteering, giving financially or donating food can visit the following websites to find more information.
Food insecurity population
Montgomery County Food Bank 1 Food For Life Way, Conroe www.mcfoodbank.org Community Assistance Center Montgomery County 1022 McCall Ave., Conroe www.cac-mctx.org
4.9M
1.7M
Food insecurity rates
22.8%
16.4%
Meals On Wheels Montgomery County 111 S. 2nd St., Conroe www.mowmc.org How to receive help: Visit www.mcfoodbank.org to find a map of food pantries, fresh produce markets or mobile markets in the area.
Ineligibility for federal nutrition programs
35%
55%
Annual food insecurity budget shortfall: $3.18 billion
SOURCES: MONTGOMERY COUNTY FOOD BANK, COMMUNITY ASSISTANCE CENTER, MEALS ON WHEELS MONTGOMERY COUNTY/ COMMUNITY IMPACT
SOURCE: FEEDING AMERICA/COMMUNITY IMPACT
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