WASHINGTON — Food insecurity is a pressing issue in the DMV and WUSA9 is partnering with a local food pantry who aims to provide relief to children and families experiencing food insecurity. By participating, community members can help ensure that this organization does not run out of food to distribute before the end of the summer.
What is food insecurity?
Food insecurity is a broad term and is defined in two ways as low food insecurity and very low food insecurity by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA).
Low food insecurity was formerly known as experiencing food insecurity without hunger, according to the USDA, and is defined as "reports of reduced quality, variety, or desirability of diet. Little or no indication of reduced food intake."
Very low food insecurity was formerly known as experiencing food insecurity with hunger, according to the USDA, and is defined as "reports of multiple indications of disrupted eating patterns and reduced food intake."
WUSA9 'Stuff-the-Truck' food drive
On July 12, WUSA9 will host a food drive called "Stuff the Truck" in partnership with United Communities Against Poverty (UCAP). Stop by the Giant Food at The Shoppes at Livingston Square (9580 Livingston Road) in Fort Washington, MD between 6 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. to participate. You can meet members of the WUSA team, and help donate to a worthy cause! See below for a list of food items needed.
UCAP Food Pantry Wish List:
- Can Tuna
- Bottled Juice
- Can Corn Beef Variety
- Can Fruit
- Can Ham
- Fruit Cups
- Can Spam
- Applesauce
- Can Soup
- 30 Gallon Trash Bags
- Can Baked Beans
- Diapers (size 2-6)
- Can Vegetables
- Fruit Snacks
- Can Dinty Moore Beef Stew
- Toilet Paper
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