A new report shows the number of people dealing with hunger in Idaho has dropped overall. But children in some parts of the state are still struggling to get enough to eat.
The annual study by Feeding America – a national network of food banks – shows that overall food insecurity in the state has decreased incrementally.
Based on 2015 data, the study found that about 9,000 fewer people statewide experience hunger on a regular basis. The report also found the number of children impacted by food insecurity has decreased.
The Idaho Foodbank ties this upswing to an improving economy. But the problem remains. There are still about 232,000 people without enough food in the state. Rural counties like Lemhi and Madison still struggle, which is where organizations like the Foodbank come into play. The nonprofit served about 14 million meals across the state last fiscal year.
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