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War Against Hunger in Sierra Vista

Together, we will make sure even our most vulnerable neighbors
know the safety of food security.
HOPE IS ON THE WAY!

FIGHT HUNGER

In our fight against hunger and food insecurity,
we are blessed to provide:

Food Boxes
Monday - Friday 9:00 am - 1:00 pm

Sunday
9:00 am Onsite meals prepared for eligible individuals

Drive Through Food Bank
1st and 2nd Tuesdays of the Month
8:00 am - 10:00 am
 

THE SALVATION ARMY SIERRA VISTA CORPS
180 E Wilcox Dr Sierra Vista AZ 85635

Walk-ins served. No referral required. Photo ID and proof of address. Must meet poverty guidelines.

Fight Against Food Insecurity

Someone with food insecurity experiences a disruption of their food intake or eating patterns because of a lack of money and other resources. According to a 2017 study by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), households with very low food security reported the following conditions in the annual food security survey:

  • 99% reported having worried that their food would run out before they got money to buy more.
  • 97% reported that the food they bought just did not last, and they did not have money to get more.
  • 95% reported that they could not afford to eat balanced meals.
  • 96% reported that an adult had cut the size of meals or skipped meals because there was not enough money for food, and 88% reported that this had occurred in three or more months.
  • 93% of respondents reported that they had eaten less than they felt they should because there was not enough money for food.
  • 68% of respondents reported that they had been hungry but did not eat because they could not afford enough food.
  • 48% of respondents reported having lost weight because they did not have enough money for food.
  • 30% reported that an adult did not eat for an entire day because there was not enough money for food, and 24% reported that this had occurred in three or more months.

Families Face the Greatest Threat

  • 19% of all American households with children are food insecure.
  • 35% of households headed by single women are food insecure.
  • 26% of black non-Hispanic households are food insecure.
  • 22% of Hispanic households are food insecure.
 Serving All Without Discrimination

In providing its hunger relief programs and services, The Salvation Army is committed to accommodating all those in need without unlawful discrimination or harassment based on age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, marital status, disability, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any other characteristic in accordance with our capacity to help.

 

When it comes to hunger, families face the greatest threat.
 

35% of households headed by single women are food insecure.

26% of black non-Hispanic households are food insecure.

22% of Hispanic households are food insecure.

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Hunger hurts children the most.
 

In the United States, 20% (15.3 million) of children under age 18 face food insecurity on a regular basis.

That means 1 of every 5 children experiences prolonged hunger.

19% of all American households with children are food insecure.

 

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Food insecurity negatively impacts nutrition.
 

In households struggling to afford groceries and meals:

68% are hungry but do not eat sufficiently because they cannot afford enough food.

95% cannot afford to eat balanced meals.

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