Data from Feeding America estimates that 15% of people in counties served by United Way are considered Food Insecure. Food insecurity is defined by “the condition of not having access to sufficient food, or food of an adequate quality, to meet one's basic needs.” At this Women United Lunch & Learn, we will hear from local agency leaders who work directly with clients facing food insecurity about this problem and how it impacts people in our community! Children and seniors are the two demographics that are most likely to face food insecurity. This Lunch & Learn is part of WOMEN UNITED, but is open for anyone to attend who is interested in the topic. ABOUT WOMEN UNITED: Women United provides an opportunity for energetic, passionate, and philanthropic women to invest in and advocate for opportunities to improve our community. Backed by United Way of the Mark Twain Area, Women United mobilizes the caring power of women to create a legacy of change. Women United of the Mark Twain Area joins a network of more than 70,000 Women United members from various United Way organizations who are working together to create lasting change to improve communities. BENEFITS & ACTIVITIES: -Focused conversations on local issues -Lunch and Learns with local Nonprofit Organizations -Service opportunities with like minded women -Make an impact in the community by creating change together -Build positive relationships with like-minded women -Decide how invested dollars will benefit the community