Research shows that food insecurity affects 24.9% of New York households, including 21.3% of homes in Franklin County and 12% in St. Lawrence County. To understand and begin to address the problem in the North Country, I identified available local resources and explored how other states and countries handle food insecurity. Montana provides grants to build community gardens. Minnesota funds a year-round mobile food pantry to deliver food to those who cannot otherwise access it. Some countries advocate for a greater reliance on traditional food preservation strategies. This study reports on similar efforts in the North Country with attention given to the importance of gardening and traditional food preservation.
Social Sciences
