Child Hunger

In Arkansas, more than 165,000 of children live in poverty, and Arkansas ranks 4th in the nation. Raising a family can be expensive, especially the price of groceries, and it's mainly the junk food that's the cheapest option. When children are hungry, their health, development, and well-being are affected. In the classroom, they show poor academic performance and have trouble focusing and paying attention. They are more likely for future health problems like anemia and asthma. Overall, their brain and body growth are affected, as well as their thinking, learning, and behavior.