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Definition of food secure
: able to consistently access or afford adequate food
A food-secure household is not simply fed—it is free from the fear of hunger and not forced into unthinkable options (heat or eat) or short-sighted decisions (cheap, quick calories versus more nourishing choices).— Jim Hanna
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Recent Examples on the Web Even families who are currently food secure said that seeing empty grocery store shelves brings up painful memories and anxieties.
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Virginia Sole-smith, New York Times, "‘I Know You’re Angry With Me Right Now Because You’re Hungry’," 7 May 2020 People with food insecurity spend 45% more on medical care annually than those who are food secure, according to a 2018 report by the nonprofit Center on Budget and Policy Priorities.
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Washington Post, "States scramble to prepare ahead of food stamps rule change," 4 Mar. 2020 People with food insecurity spend 45% more on medical care annually than those who are food secure, according to a 2018 report by the nonprofit Center on Budget and Policy Priorities.
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Sophia Tareen, Anchorage Daily News, "States scramble to prepare ahead of food stamps rule change," 4 Mar. 2020 Extra tie-downs are added to keep things like water and food secured.
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Jeff Yip, Houston Chronicle, "Resilient women hunt adventure, checkpoints in Rebelle Rally," 8 Nov. 2019 When the meal is ready for delivery, a restaurant employee places the order in a locker system in the car, which will keep the food secure.
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Erin Corbett, Fortune, "Ford Is Working on a Self-Driving Delivery Service with Postmates," 11 June 2018 Campers are encouraged to keep all food secured in tents, and to use food lockers when available.
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Lindsay Kimble, PEOPLE.com, "Summer Has Arrived — Here's How to Avoid Flesh-Eating Bacteria & More Warm Weather Health Hazards," 5 June 2018
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The first known use of food secure was in 1982
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