Food insecurity is the state of being without reliable access to a sufficient quantity of affordable, nutritious food. 20% or more of the child population in 37 states and D.C. lived in food-insecure households in 2012, according to the most recent data available. New Mexico (29%) and Mississippi (29%) had the highest rates of children in households without consistent access to food. Ohio is doing a little better with 1 of 6 (instead of 1 in 5) in this situation.
The reason I’m sharing this is simple – this coming weekend is a great youth conference called Converge. Buck Sutton and the Lima region Teens For Christ ministry are instrumental in bringing this to Lima. One of the components of the Converge is food distribution to those 1 out of 6 families who don’t have reliable access to sufficient quantities of affordable, nutritious food. While it’s true there are many food programs to help people in need, there are lots of people in our area who have food insecurity.
Our youth pastor came to our most recent deacon board meeting and shared that we could participate in the food distribution and for $1,000 we could help TFC purchase 10,000 lbs. of food! We are all in!
I know TFC still has financial needs for this conference and if you would like to send a financial blessing their way, check out their website.
Blessings!
Pastor Mark
