National Statistics - Map the Meal Gap 2023

Food Insecure Population in the U.S.

47,389,000

Food Insecurity Rate in the U.S.

14.3%

Average Meal Cost in the U.S.

$3.58 

Annual Food Budget Shortfall

$32,156,122,000

Estimated Program Eligibility Among Food Insecure People in the U.S.  

37% Above SNAP threshold

20% Between 130%-185% poverty

43% Below SNAP threshold of 130% 

Source: 2023 Overall Food Insecurity in The United States from Feeding America

Food Insecure People in Georgia 

1,643,270 

Food Insecurity Rate in Georgia 

14.9%

Average Meal Cost in Georgia

$3.55

Annual Food Budget Shortfall

$1,105,465,000

Estimated Program Eligibility Among Food Insecure People in GA

57% Above SNAP threshold

43% Below SNAP threshold

Source: 2023 Food Insecurity in Georgia from Feeding America

Food Insecure People in Fannin County

4,070 

Food Insecurity Rate in Fannin County

15.9%

Average Meal Cost in Fannin

$3.54

Annual Food Budget Shortfall

$2,730,000

Estimated Program Eligibility Among Food Insecure People in Fannin County

45% Above SNAP threshold

55% Below SNAP threshold 

Source: 2023 Food Insecurity in Fannin County, Georgia from Feeding America