TOGETHER WE CAN SOLVE HUNGER HUNGER IN AMERICA 2014

FEEDING AMERICA + HUNGER IN AMERICA 2014 / 2 / 1.Background, Methodology and What’s New 2.Vermont Results 3.Sharing Our Story 4.Questions & Discussion Agenda

FEEDING AMERICA + HUNGER IN AMERICA 2014 / 3 / 1 BACKGROUND & METHODOLOGY HUNGER IN AMERICA 2014

FEEDING AMERICA + HUNGER IN AMERICA 2014 / 4 / HUNGER IN AMERICA: Methodology & What’s New Primary Objective: More precise client count estimates at the local level 2014: Collectively, the network visited twice as many programs for client data collection than in : The study’s scope was expanded to include all program types (e.g., senior centers, rehabilitation programs, mobile pantries, etc.) This is the first time Hunger in America was offered in five languages. 2014: English, Spanish, Mandarin Chinese, Russian, Vietnamese The study was administered electronically to increase accuracy and protect respondent privacy. This is the first time Hunger in America has obtained data on U.S. Military households, adult students, household medical conditions, and duplicated client counts. Because of this dramatic change in scope and format, Hunger in America 2014 cannot be directly compared to previous studies. In framing our storylines for 2014, the National Office will not be making direct comparisons to the findings from 2010.

FEEDING AMERICA + HUNGER IN AMERICA 2014 / 5 / HUNGER IN AMERICA: Methodology & What’s New In HIA 2010:In HIA 2014:Result Programs were categorized as pantries, kitchens, and shelters. Data was weighted using these 3 categories. Programs are categorized as meal and grocery. Data was weighted using these 2 categories. HIA 2014 included much broader and more diverse program types but data are not calculated the same. Client surveys were face-to-face interviews with volunteers. Client surveys were self- administered using touchscreen, private tablets. The ACASI tablet software is associated with greater respondent honesty; clients may have responded differently. Client surveys were only collected at pantries, kitchens, and shelters. Client surveys were collected at all eligible program types, including senior meals, residential programs, and more. Client demographics may have shifted by including previously- excluded populations.

FEEDING AMERICA + HUNGER IN AMERICA 2014 / 6 / 2 VERMONT RESULTS

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FEEDING AMERICA + HUNGER IN AMERICA 2014 / 8 / HUNGER IN AMERICA: Who do we serve? 153,100 Individuals Annually 7.5% % % % 60 +

FEEDING AMERICA + HUNGER IN AMERICA 2014 / 9 / HUNGER IN AMERICA: Coping Strategies and Health 72% PURCHASE INEXPENSIVE, UNHEALTHY FOOD 53% EAT FOOD PAST THE EXPIRATION DATE 53% RECEIVE HELP FROM FRIENDS OR FAMILY 31% WATER DOWN FOOD OR DRINKS 25% SELL OR PAWN PERSONAL PROPERTY 36% GROW FOOD IN A GARDEN 23% OF HOUSEHOLDS HAVE A MEMBER WITH DIABETES 46% OF HOUSEHOLDS HAVE A MEMBER WITH HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE

FEEDING AMERICA + HUNGER IN AMERICA 2014 / 10 / HUNGER IN AMERICA: Tough Choices 63% 58% 56% 52% 20% HAD TO CHOOSE BETWEEN FOOD AND UNTILITIES HAD TO CHOOSE BETWEEN FOOD AND TRANSPORTATION HAD TO CHOOSE BETWEEN FOOD AND MEDICAL CARE HAD TO CHOOSE BETWEEN FOOD AND HOUSEING HAD TO CHOOSE BETWEEN FOOD AND EDUCATION

FEEDING AMERICA + HUNGER IN AMERICA 2014 / 11 / HUNGER IN AMERICA: Use of Federal Nutrition Programs 66.4% OF HOUSEHOLDS CURRENTLY RECEIVE 3SquaresVT 78% OF HOUSEHOLDS PARTICIPATE IN THE NATIONAL SCHOOL LUNCH PROGRAM 44% OF HOUSEHOLDS PARTICIPATE IN NATIONAL SCHOOL BREAKFAST PROGRAM

FEEDING AMERICA + HUNGER IN AMERICA 2014 / 12 / 3 SHARING OUR STORY

FEEDING AMERICA + HUNGER IN AMERICA 2014 / 13 / Late last summer the Vermont Foodbank did a statewide press push to share data from the Hunger Study. NEW: County level reports available for 10 of 14 counties in Vermont. NEW: Communication Toolkit –Social –Infographics –Op-ed –Press Release HUNGER IN AMERICA: Sharing Our Story

FEEDING AMERICA + HUNGER IN AMERICA 2014 / 14 / 4 QUESTIONS & DISCUSSION

FEEDING AMERICA + HUNGER IN AMERICA 2014 / 15 / Judy Stermer – Director of Communications With questions or for more information, please contact:

FEEDING AMERICA + HUNGER IN AMERICA 2014 / 16 / TOGETHER WE CAN SOLVE HUNGER. TM