Impact
Why This Work Matters
Food insecurity harms learning, development, and health—especially for children and older adults. Our programs target both immediate access and long-term skills.
The Data Behind Our Mission
Nevada by the Numbers
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Overall Food Insecurity
In 2021, 15.2% of Nevadans experienced food insecurity, ranking the state 8th highest nationally.
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Child Food Insecurity
In 2021, 23% of Nevada’s children were food insecure, up from 17.7% in 2019.
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Very Low Food Security Among Children
In 2021, 8.1% of children faced very low food security, compared to 6.3% in 2019 — a 28.6% increase in just two years.
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Older Nevadans Facing Hunger
In 2017, 14.8% of older Nevadans were food insecure (about 80,000 people). With the senior population projected to grow 36% in ten years, nearly 100,000 may need nutrition or emergency food services by 2025.
Children
Food insecure children are more likely to repeat grades, face developmental delays (language, motor skills), and experience social/behavioral challenges.
Older Adults
Food insecurity predicts worse health and chronic disease (heart disease, stroke, lung disease, diabetes) and undermines aging in place.
Sources and Disclaimer
All research provided by either Three Square’s Map the Meal Gap or the Nevada Office of Food Security’s 2023 Food Security Strategic Plan.
🔗 Three Square’s Map the Meal Gap Report
🔗 Nevada Office of Food Security’s 2023 Food Security Strategic Plan