1,289 Parents Contributed to Feeding MI Families
Feeding MI Families’ families reflect the diversity, strengths, and needs of Michiganders experiencing food insecurity in both our cities and rural counties. Most participating parents were female (92%), which is not surprising as mothers often shoulder the responsibility of family food insecurity. Thirty-two percent of families self-identified as having a family member with a disability, 22% spoke a language other than English at home, and 7% shared that they did not currently have a permanent, regular, and safe place to live. These conditions create incredible challenges for families, limiting their ability to access safe and healthy food.
98%
have worried that their family's food would run out in the past 12 months
80%
have run out of food in the past 12 months