Food Insecurity in Ithaca and Tompkins County
Food insecurity is an immense problem, and it is estimated that over 2 billion people worldwide don’t have access to sufficient food, over 25% of the world’s population. According to the USDA, food insecurity affects nearly 17.4 million U.S. households at some time during the year.
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Have extra food? Share it with your neighbors
What are food sharing cabinets? According to Mutual Aid Tompkins, food sharing cabinets are “outdoor food cabinets across the county that have been set up by community members. These cabinets are regularly stocked with non-perishable food and are open to anyone.” Cabinets are open 24/7 and anyone can drop off items as well as pick them up.
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