Nourish NC's mission is to strengthen community resources that connect children to healthy food and reduce food insecurity. We empower children to succeed in the classroom and community alike.
Food insecure children experience a wide range of problems that affect their health, development, well-being and school performance.
Higher number of chronic health conditions
Higher hospitalization rates
Iron deficiency anemia
Behavioral problems
Lower physical functioning
Higher rates of depressive disorder and suicidal symptoms in adolescents
Lower math and reading achievements