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 | 13.1% (1 in 8) |
| People in the Food Bank’s 29-county service area who are food insecure | 11.3% (1 in 9) |
| People who identify as Black | 19% (1 in 5) |
| People who identify as Latino | 18% (1 in 6) |
| Children who are food insecure | 18.4% (1 in 5) |
| Children in the Food Bank’s 29-county service area who are food insecure | 16% (1 in 6) |
| Seniors (age 60 and older) who are food insecure | 8% (1 in 13) |
| Percent of eligible people who participate in SNAP | 78% |
| People who are food insecure and above 130% of the federal poverty line, limiting their eligibility for SNAP | 68% |
National Statistics* |
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| People who are food insecure | 14% (1 in 6) |
| People who identify as Black | 23% (1 in 5) |
| People who identify as Latino | 21% (1 in 5) |
| Children who are food insecure | 18.5% (1 in 5) |
| Seniors (age 60 and older) who are food insecure | 7% (1 in 14) |
| Percent of eligible people who participate in SNAP | 82% |
| People who are food insecure and above 130% of the federal poverty line, limiting their eligibility for SNAP | 16% |
General Food Bank Statistics
- The Food Bank works with nearly 700 community-based, nonprofit partners that directly distribute food to neighbors in 29 counties across metro Atlanta and north Georgia.
- In Fiscal Year 2022-2023, the Food Bank distributed over 115 million pounds of food, the equivalent of nearly 96 million meals.
- 27% of food and grocery items distributed by the Food Bank in Fiscal Year 2022-23 was fresh produce. Including meat and proteins, over 62% of the food distributed was perishable (vs. shelf stable).
- Fiscal Year 2022-2023 brought a record 39,000+ volunteer visits and 96,000+ donated hours in support of the Food Bank’s mission.