Hunger, Poverty & Nutrition

The Causes, Consequences, and Future of Senior Hunger in America 
A groundbreaking study sponsored by:
Meals On Wheels Association of America Foundation
March 5, 2008  

Basic Needs Coalition of Central Texas - Travis County Food Provider Survey
(PDF Source: Basic Needs Coalition Food Security Committee)
This study surveyed all of the meal providers and pantries in Travis County and found that there is a strong need for more of these services in the area.

Hunger in Central Texas
(Source: Capital Area Food Bank)
Statistics on hunger in Central Texas.

Texas Poverty 101 - January 2007 Report (PDF)

Study Reveals Extra Vitamin D reduces risk of falls by elderly
(Source: Journal of the American Geriatric Society via Scientific American)

The Cost of Hunger

Texans spend nearly $10 billion each year on hunger and hunger-related issues, according to this report from the Sodexho Foundation. (PDF)

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