Insecurity in
Grand Forks
It’s estimated that more than 66,000 people in North Dakota experience food insecurity. That’s 1 in 12 people facing the threat of hunger. The data for children is even worse, with 1 in 7 kids uncertain when their next meal might be. And Grand Forks is no exception. Residents often don’t realize how many of their neighbors struggle to have enough food to eat. That’s why Blue Zones Project – Grand Forks and Grand Forks Public Health are working together to raise awareness about the challenges Grand Forks residents may have with food insecurity, as we try to find solutions to the problem in our community. Hunger is here, but so are we!
Meet Logan
Logan, a social worker at Winship Elementary School, shares insights about the food assistance programs many students rely on for their next meal. For many children, this is a daily reality. Watch the video to learn more about the food insecurity challenges faced by kids in Grand Forks.
Meet Hallie
Hallie is a full-time working mom. She and her husband juggle multiple jobs to make ends meet, but they constantly worry that one unexpected setback could disrupt their fragile balance. Watch the video to learn more about the food insecurity challenges facing families like Hallie’s in Grand Forks.
Meet Oluwaseyi
Meet Oluwaseyi, a New American and Grand Forks resident who’s discovered that food insecurity isn’t just a challenge in other parts of the world but a reality that many Americans also face. Watch the video to learn more about this reality many in Grand Forks see everyday.
Meet Sandy
Meet Grand Forks resident Sandy. She lives on a fixed income and receives benefits from the government to help her make ends meet. Sandy bravely shares that just recently, money did not load on her card as it should have. When she went to buy groceries for the week, her card was denied and could not get the food she needed. Tense and scary situations like the one Sandy found herself in are much too common here in Grand Forks. Watch the video to learn about the food insecurity problem in our community.
