Ohio is a great state, with great people, who can accomplish great things.
Sadly, many of our neighbors are struggling to get by. The State of Ohio has the opportunity to do great things – like end hunger in our communities.
HERE ARE THE FACTS:
- About 1 in 4 kids struggle with hunger in Ohio
- Ohio ranks near the bottom (47th) for food insecurity.
- Since 2002-20004, hunger in Ohio has increased about 48%.
Feeding America estimates that it would cost about $885 million a year to end hunger in Ohio. While that sounds like a lot to you and me, it is a reasonable amount for our state government. After a decade of tax cuts, primarily benefiting the wealthiest Ohioans, our state operates with $3.5 billion less in revenue. We could have ended multiple times over by now.
We can end hunger and much more when we invest in Ohio’s future.