Millions Affected
- Over 44 million Americans, including nearly 13 million children, experience food insecurity
- 56% American children and 49% of Adults have poor diets leaving us physically, mentally and, emotionally unhealthy.
Malnutrition & Nutrition Gaps
- Even when food is available, it’s often processed, cheap, and low in nutrients - leading to increased health and developmental problems.
- Research shows that a lack of nutrition increases risks of obesity, diabetes, heart disease, and shorter lifespans. As well as mental health issues and poor academic scores.
The Rise of Bioengineered & Processed Foods
- Ultra-processed and bioengineered foods dominate our grocery shelves.
- These foods are linked to chronic disease, mental health issues, weakened immune systems, and environmental harm.
Unhealthy School Lunches
- School meals are too often high in sugar, salt, and dangerous processed food ingredients.
- Instead of fueling learning, kids are left tired and unfocused.
- Fresh fruits, vegetables, and whole foods are rare in the cafeteria line.
Lost Farming & Gardening Knowledge
- Generations ago, farming and gardening were everyday skills.
Today, most children — and adults — don’t know how to grow, prepare, or cook food.
- Schools failing to teach agriculture or nutrition lead to increased food insecurity and chronic diseases, poor public health, and nutrition. Leaving our children dependent on ultra-processed foods and the food industry.