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.
4. 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
5. 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
6. Resources:
Children’s Alliance. (2012). Report: How will we end childhood
hunger in Washington. Retrieved from
http://childrensalliance.org/sites/default/files/10_pt strategic_
plan_ECHWA.pdf
Child Hunger Ends Here. (2012).Child Hunger is an Everyday
Struggle. YouTube. Retrieved from
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n_-hhS5pUZQ
