By The Numbers: Greater Dayton
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Total Households
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Households Receiving Food Stamps
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Children
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Percent of Children Living in Poverty
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(Source: US Census Bureau)
Understanding Food Deserts
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The U.S. Department of Agriculture defines food deserts as areas of low income households, inadequate access to transportation and a limited number of food retailers providing fresh produce and healthy groceries for affordable prices. Unfortunately, many regions of Dayton, specifically West Dayton, fall into the category of a food desert as depicted in the neighboring image.
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Food Insecurity
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Also according to the USDA, food insecurity can be a short or long time scenario in which someone does not have consistent access to enough food to live a healthy, active life. Dayton's food desert is the reason why many households in the area suffer from food insecurity. Seven Seed Sowers is committed to donating food to local food banks in an effort to combat local food insecurity.
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Impact of Seven Seeds
Seven Seed Sowers is hard at work providing healthy and nutrient-rich food to the City of Dayton by sowing seeds of love, integrity, strength, wisdom, faith, kindness, and generosity. Our collective of farmers donate 10 percent of our harvest to local food banks and service the community through educational outreach activities.
How can you help?
Connect with our collective of sowers! Fill out the form at the bottom of the page to receive updates from our members. Join our Facebook group to stay connected and learn about upcoming events! Your support helps grow our community and supply the Dayton area with healthy food.