Food Insecurity: A Harsh Reality in Ohio

Columbus mover E. E. Ward Moving & Storage is combatting food insecurity in Franklin county at Laps for Lunches. Food insecurity is defined as a household that experiences limited or uncertain availability of nutritionally adequate foods.

Food insecurity is a growing problem in central Ohio, where food insecurity rates are higher than the national average. Of the 1,951,880 food insecure Ohioians, 211,309 live in Franklin county. Between 2009 and 2010, the number of food insecure Ohioians nearly doubled from 8.5% to 16.4%, the largest increase in food insecurity in any state since 1998.

69% of Ohioians seeking assistance report having to choose between utilities and food. 39% of food insecure senior citizens report choosing between medication and food.

So what can you do?

The average cost of a meal in Franklin County is $2.77. This is roughly the cost ⅔ of a coffee shop drink, a tube of chapstick, or a pack of gum. At Laps for Lunches, E. E. Ward Moving & Storage will be partnering with the Eldon and Elsie Ward YMCA, the YWCA Family Center, and St. Philip’s Episcopal Church Food Pantry to provide meals to those in need in Franklin County. All proceeds from this event will be donated to these three organizations’ food provision efforts.

Laps for Lunches will be held at Grand Prix Karting in Columbus, OH on Friday, August 14th from 7pm-9pm. The event will feature a meet and greet with NASCAR Xfinity driver, Dakoda Armstrong, a Richard Petty
Motorsports show car display, and discounted racing!

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We hope to you there!