This document discusses hunger and food needs among children in Washington State. It provides statistics showing that 1 in 4 children live in homes without enough food in the state, and 1 in 3 children in Coupeville qualify for free or reduced lunch. Hungry children are also more at risk for health, behavior, and learning problems. The document recommends that children eat a balanced diet of fruits, vegetables, grains, dairy and protein each day and provides information on local food assistance programs to help families.

1. Food
in the
Mouths of
All
Children

2. Hunger Facts
1 in 4 Children Live in Homes Without
Enough Food in Washington State
0.25
0.75
(Children’s Alliance)
1 in 3 Children Qualify for Coupeville
School's Free and Reduced Lunch
Program
0.33
0.66
(Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction)
Hungry children are more at risk of having health,
behavior, and learning problems. (Community Childhood Hunger Identification
Project)

3. Health Goals
 There are many local programs to help you
and your family get food.
 Every child should eat three healthy meals
each day.
 Foods like fruits, vegetables, milk, eggs,
meat, and grains will help keep your family
healthy.

5. Children’s Daily Food Needs
 1 1/2 cups of Fruit -
Apples, Grapes,
Bananas, Oranges
 2 cups of Vegetables -
Green, Red, Yellow
 1/2 cup of Grains -
Rice, Bread, Pasta
 2 1/2 cups Dairy -
Milk, Yogurt, Cheese
 About 1/2 cup of Protein –
Fish, Beef, Chicken, Lamb, 1 Egg,
1/2 cup Nuts, Soy

6. Food Assistance Groups
 Free & Reduced Lunch Program
Coupeville School District
(360) 678-2400
 Family Food Hotline
1-888-426-6392
 WIC Food & Nutrition Program
Oak Harbor (360) 240-5554
Langley (360) 221-0429
 Basic Food Assistance (SNAP)
1-877-501-2233
 Gifts of The Heart Food Bank
Coupeville (360) 678-8312