Food Banks Quiz

What is food insecurity?

• Having too much food to choose from

• Not knowing where your next meal is coming from

• Eating unhealthy food regularly

• Having a preference for organic food

How do food banks primarily help in reducing food insecurity?

• By providing cooking classes

• By offering financial assistance

• By distributing food to those in need

• By selling food at lower prices

What is a major challenge faced by food banks?

• Having too many volunteers

• Receiving too much food

• Insufficient funding and food donations

• Deciding what food to distribute

How can the community support food banks?

• By ignoring them

• By volunteering their time

• By only donating money

• By not donating food

What impact does food insecurity have on children?

• Improved academic performance

• No impact at all

• Increased risk of chronic health conditions

• Better social skills

Why might someone need to use a food bank?

• They enjoy trying new foods

• They have an abundance of food at home

• They are experiencing financial difficulties

• They are conducting research on food banks

What type of food do food banks typically need the most?

• Perishable goods like fruits and vegetables

• Non-perishable food items

• Frozen foods

• Luxury food items

How does food insecurity affect an individual's health?

• Leads to overnutrition

• Has no effect on health

• Can lead to both undernutrition and chronic diseases

• Improves mental health

What is one way food banks acquire food?

• By growing their own fruits and vegetables

• Through food donations from individuals and businesses

• Only by purchasing food with donated money

• By importing food from other countries

What role do volunteers play in food banks?

• They are responsible for fundraising only

• They help in sorting and distributing food

• They only provide legal advice

• Volunteers are not needed in food banks