Indicator Gauge Icon Legend
Legend Colors
Red is bad, green is good, blue is not statistically different/neutral.
Compared to Distribution
the value is in the best half of communities.
the value is in the 2nd worst quarter of communities.
the value is in the worst quarter of communities.
Compared to Target
meets target; 
does not meet target.
Compared to a Single Value
lower than the comparison value;
higher than the comparison value;
not statistically different from comparison value.
Trend
non-significant change over time; 
significant change over time; 
no change over time.
Compared to Prior Value
higher than the previous measurement period;
lower than the previous measurement period;
no statistically different change from previous measurement period.
Significantly better than the overall value
Significantly worse than the overall value
No significant difference with the overall value
No data on significance available
Adults Who Receive Free Food
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Measurement Period: 2021
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This indicator shows the percent of adults who received free food from a food pantry, church, soup kitchen, or shelter in the past 12 months.
Why is this important?
According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), there is a strong connection between hunger and chronic diseases like high blood pressure, heart disease, and diabetes. Chronic hunger can result in delayed development, even among adults. It negatively impacts a person's ability to learn and work, and can affect the immune system, making people more susceptible to disease.
| County | Source | Measurement Period | Percent | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Data Source
- Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System
Maintained By: Hawaii Department of Health
Filed under: Economy / Food Insecurity, Health / Nutrition & Healthy Eating, Social Determinants of Health, Adults