Food Allergy Allies works exclusively within Texas (specifically the city of Houston) to provide free allergy friendly foods to people in need with food allergies. Today, we are going to take a look at what food insecurity in Texas looks like, and how this compares to the rest of the nation. 1 in 7 TexansContinue reading “Food Insecurity in Texas”
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Overlooked Members of the Food Allergy Community: Underprivileged Families
The food allergy community is bursting with blogs, organizations, charities, Facebook pages, and more that all aim to provide the insider scoop to dealing with food allergies. From egg free cookie recipes to advice on choosing an allergist, these platforms seem to cover every possible aspect of life with food allergies. Yet, a key groupContinue reading “Overlooked Members of the Food Allergy Community: Underprivileged Families”
Hunger Facts and Statistics
767 million people live on $1.90 or less per day 6 children die each minute of a hunger related condition 690 million people around the world go to bed hungry each night 34 million people live in poverty in America 40 million Americans struggle with hunger 10 million children face hunger in the United States,Continue reading “Hunger Facts and Statistics”
The Food Insecurity Cycle
Food insecurity can feel unstoppable – why? Food insecurity follows what I like to call a cyclical domino effect. In other words, a chain reaction of events culminates in a repetitive, hard-to-break cycle. When examining causes of food insecurity, it becomes evident that not one but many factors contribute to food insecurity. Financial strain isContinue reading “The Food Insecurity Cycle”
An Introduction to Food Insecurity in America
Food insecurity is defined as a lack of consistent access to enough food for an active, healthy life. In 2018, roughly 1 in 9 Americans faced food insecurity, and these numbers have only risen due to Covid-19. Food insecurity is a complex problem that differs from hunger. Hunger refers to a physical sensation of discomfortContinue reading “An Introduction to Food Insecurity in America”
The Connection between Food Insecurity and Food Allergies
Emily Brown was your average American mom living in Kansas city with her two year old daughter who was allergic to peanuts, eggs, dairy, wheat, and soy. The extra cost of healthcare and special food meant that this family was forced to turn to meal assistance programs from local food pantries. With so many allergies,Continue reading “The Connection between Food Insecurity and Food Allergies”
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