Vulnerable Populations: 31.8%
Percent of population with income of 200% of federal poverty level or less, who have experienced food insecurity. Reflecting most recent data available (2022).

There has been a decrease in food insecurity among those whose income is at 200% or below the Federal Poverty Level (FPL). The report below shows the following charts: Data by Year or HHSA Service Region. Simply click the report's forward or back arrow to view each chart. (Reports are best viewed and printed in Google Chrome.)

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Why We Measure Food Insecurity

The inability to afford enough food on a regular basis, including access to healthier foods essential for good nutrition, impacts the health and well-being of the population. Evaluations, such as Healthy People 2010 and 2020, and County Health Rankings all measure food insecurity as an indicator for success.

Research, Best Practices & Logic Model – Vulnerable Populations: Food Insecurity
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What We Can Do about Food Insecurity

Increasing participation in after school at-risk meals programs by targeting sponsors that are already enrolled in nutrition assistance programs, such as school districts, can expand the reach to vulnerable children. Another strategy is to partner with food banks, advocacy organizations and affiliated community organization such as Boys and Girls Clubs, to raise awareness.

Home-delivered meals programs for low-care seniors, like Meal-on-Wheels (MOW), and home-delivered fresh produce programs for low-income seniors, like More on the Menu (MOM), ensure homebound seniors daily meals and healthier alternatives for snacks to supplement meals.

Community gardens help promote physical and mental health benefits, as well as economic and family health benefits, primarily because the families often work in their gardens together. A community gardening program can reduce food insecurity, improve dietary intake and strengthen family relationships.

Expanded Indicators Related to Vulnerable Populations

Click here to learn more about related indicators, including breastfeeding rates, health coverage, and nutrition, at the Live Well San Diego Children and Families Data Hub. 

Other related indicators such as Self-Care Difficulty, Primary Caregiver/Caretaker, Lack Health Insurance, Linguistic Isolation, and Internet Access at Home are reported below. The report below shows the following charts: Data by Year, HHSA Service Region, City and Sub-regional Areas. Simply click the report's forward or back arrow to view each chart.

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