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National Food Insecurity Stats

Large dark green text reads “13.7% of U.S. households were food insecure during 2024,” overlaid on a light green silhouette of the United States, on a white background.

Arkansas Food Insecurity Stats

A bar graph shows rising food insecurity in Arkansas from 2020 to 2024: 12.6% in 2020, 15.0% in 2021, 16.6% in 2022, 18.9% in 2023, and 19.4% in 2024. Source: USDA Household Food Security Report. A green silhouette of Arkansas with bold text reading 598,860 Arkansans are food insecure.

Graphic of two child icons with the large text 1 in 4 children face hunger in Arkansas overlaid. Large text over a simple human figure reads, 1 in 5 Arkansans are food insecure, highlighting food insecurity statistics in Arkansas. Large text reads 1 in 8 seniors are food insecure over silhouettes of two elderly people with canes.

ARKANSAS SNAP STATS

Text graphic showing a large green percent symbol in the background and bold text that reads: 51% of food insecure Arkansans earn above SNAP income limits (on average, not eligible for SNAP despite need). Infographic with a green upward arrow and bar graph. Text reads: Each SNAP $1 spent creates $1.80 in economic impact. SNAP stimulates the economy and creates jobs, supporting the supply chain from farmer to store. Green text over a plate with utensils graphic reads: Average Arkansas SNAP benefits $6.27 per person per day or $181.96 per person per month.

A green silhouette of a person carrying a briefcase with bold text: 74% SNAP recipients are part of a working household. Large bold text over a faded wheelchair accessibility icon reads: 55% SNAP households include someone living with a disability. Two simplified icons of seniors holding canes stand behind bold text reading 33% SNAP households with at least 1 senior.