Food Security

In 2021, 13.5% of the population of McMinn County did not have enough food on a regular basis;  that is about 7,200 people (9).  Yet 40% of food in this country is wasted (10). We have the capacity to feed all the people of this district; it just takes community and  coordination. 

9. https://stacker.com/tennessee/mcminn-county-tn/food-insecurity-rates-mcminn-county-tn

10. https://www.rts.com/resources/guides/food-waste-america/