The Difference Between Low Food Security and Very Low Food Security
Food Insecurity in seniors is a priority for DuPage Senior Citizens Council. 1 in 6 seniors face the threat of going hungry and are unsure of where their next meal is coming from. To understand the extreme severity of this situation you must understand what food insecurity is.
Food insecurity is when there is a limited or uncertain availability of foods for a person.
Majority of our seniors are food insecure and DuPage Senior Citizens Council’s Community Dining andHome Delivered Meal Service is vital to their food security. We serve thousands of seniors who are in need of a warm nutritious meal. In 2006 the USDA broke down food insecurity into two groups, Low Food Security and Very Low Food Security.
Worried About Someone?
If you suspect that a senior is suffering from food insecurity and needs help please call us, your local senior services provider or 911. For seniors who live in DuPage or Kane County and are suffering from hunger please call 630-620-0804.
For more information about getting started with Meals On Wheels / Home Delivered Meals and how it works, please click below.
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