Compromises and coping strategies
The median annual income for households served by the Feeding America network is $9,175. In our 2014 Hunger in America study, our neighbors told us about the choices they face due to limited resources:
69%
Had to choose between food and utilities
67%
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66%
Had to choose between food and medical care
57%
Had to choose between food and housing
31%
Had to choose between food and education
They also told us about the many ways they stretch their food budget or work to supplement it:
79%
Purchase inexpensive, unhealthy food
53%
Receive help from friends or family
40%
Water down food or drinks
35%
Sell or pawn personal property
23%
Grow food in a garden
