Farmer holding a box of vegetables.

Food Security Data

Food security is an essential component of a thriving community.

OUTCOME INDICATORS

Food Security Indicators

The following data points tell the story of food security in the greater Homer area.

group of cauliflower for local market

Food
Insecure Households*

Percentage of population who lack adequate access to food.


2024
11.5%


2023
12.8%


2022
13.5%

Kids Free/Reduced Lunches*

2024



2023



2022
36%

*County Health Rankings (SSI) – Data is for Kenai Peninsula

Food Pantries

2024
3
2023
3
2022
2

Food Pantry Participants

Participants through the door.
Households
Adults
Children
Females
Males
Seniors
Veterans
Female Single Parent
Male Single Parent
2024
774
1232
381
811
800
285
64
109
58
2023
770
1611
421
993
1038
354
74
102
46
2022
744
1481
380
897
962
331
89
106
49