America is viewed around the world as a land of plenty. Our standard of living is among the highest in the world. But even here, poverty persists and many go without basic needs. That includes the need for food. According to a 2010 Arizona Health Survey, more than one third of Arizona’s residents – 37 percent – qualify as “low income.” Of that number, some 40 percent were found to be food insecure. Food insecurity refers to a lack of access to enough food for an active, healthy life for all … [Read more...] about Food Insecurity: A Health Concern in Arizona
