Hunger and Poverty Quiz - 2009

1. In 2008, how many Americans lived in food insecure households?

(Food security for a household means that all household members have access at all times to enough food for an
active, healthy life.)

a. 36.2 million
b. 11 million
c. 49.1 million
d. 100 million

2. In 2008, how many children lived in food insecure households?

a. 16.7 million
b. 7.2 million
c. 90 million
d. 25 million

3. What ethnic groups tend to experience food insecurity at the highest rates in the United States?

a. White & Hispanic

b. White & Black
c. Hispanic & Black
d. Asian & Native American

4. Michigan ranks number _____ in food insecurity in the nation.

a. 6
b. 23
c. 18
d. 42

5. As of November 2009, what percentage of the Michigan population received SNAP/Food Stamp
benefits?

a. 7.2%
b. 15.7%
c. 11.8%
d. 20%

6. What is the average monthly benefit Food Stamps provides per person?

a. $237.60
b. $88.17
c. $312.64
d. $130.58
7. For a family of 4 to be eligible for Food Stamp benefits, their annual income cannot exceed…

a. $22,000
b. $43,000
c. $56,000
d. $11,000

8. For a family of 4 in the Kalamazoo/Portage area, the annual income to cover basic needs – such as
housing, taxes, and health care – is…

a. $22,000
b. $35,140
c. $19,871
d. $40,369

9. Nearly _____ of all children in the United States will receive Food Stamp benefits before the age of 20.

a. 100%
b. 75%
c. 5%
d. 50%

10. The monthly rent affordable at minimum wage in Kalamazoo County is…

a. $632
b. $372
c. $157
d. $525

11. The number of jobs at minimum wage needed to afford a fair market rent two bedroom unit is…

a. 2.4
b. 3
c. 1.8
d. 1

12. As of January 2009, how many homeless households existed in Kalamazoo County?

a. 1,128
b. 236
c. 802
d. 549

13. Through Kalamazoo Loaves & Fishes’ Grocery Pantry Program, one person can be fed for 4 days for…

a. $10
b. $5
c. $4
 d. $20

14. At KLF, the busiest month tends to be ______ while the busiest season usually is ______.

a. October, summer
b. December, winter
c. February, fall
d. September, winter

15. In 2008, KLF served a total of _______ individuals.

a. 100,450
b. 27,682
c. 68,261
d. 52,808

Answers:
1. c
2. a
3. c
4. b
5. d
6. a
7. d
8. d
9. b
10. c
11. d
12. d
13. c
14. a
15. c