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🍽️ 1 in 6 children in Connecticut face food insecurity, but the SCOR Initiative is working to change that by providing families with access to fresh, healthy foods. 🌱 In honor of National Nutrition Month, we’re highlighting the importance of nutrition in supporting children's health and well-being. Learn how SCOR is helping families make healthier food choices and fight food insecurity. #NationalNutritionMonth #HealthyKids #FoodInsecurity #HealthyEating #CommunityHealth #SocialDriversOfHealth
@Connecticut Children's OfficThe state of food insecurity in Connecticut's children is alarmingly high, with 1 in 6 facing uncertainty around their next meal. The impact on their health and well-being cannot be overstated. Here are some key factors driving the issue * 1. Limited access to healthy food options 2. High cost of nutritious foods for low-income families 3. Growing demand for affordable, processed foods The SCOR Initiative's efforts to address these challenges are a step in the right direction.e for Community Child Health