Food security among youth promotes overall well-being, helping to build strong foundations for a healthy future. Access to nutritious food ensures appropriate physical growth and development in young people. Proper nutrition also improves cognitive development, allowing youth to learn effectively and reach their full potential.
Data caption: Free and reduced school lunch programs ensure students who live in lower-income homes can eat a healthy, filling lunch. They contribute to overall health and well-being and can improve food security. Students who receive proper nutrition are more likely to do well in school and lead healthier lives in the future.
Data caption: Access to nutritious food ensures appropriate physical growth and development in young people. Proper nutrition also improves cognitive development, allowing youth to learn effectively and reach their full potential. Food security among youth promotes overall well-being, helping to build strong foundations for a healthy future.
Data caption: The Federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) helps families afford enough food and supports the reduction in poverty and the local economy. Adults with access to SNAP as youth report better overall health, lower risks of heart disease and obesity, and spend less on healthcare. During the COVID-19 pandemic, expanding SNAP played a crucial role in preventing increased hunger in at-risk populations.
Dashboards were developed in collaboration with the Whatcom County Health and Community Services data team. For even more Whatcom County data, visit www.whatcomhealthinsights.org.