Did you know an estimated 1,650 residents in Goochland experienced food insecurity in 2024? In our society, food insecurity is defined as “a situation of limited or uncertain availability of nutritionally adequate and safe foods or limited or uncertain ability to acquire acceptable foods in socially acceptable ways.” In addition, western Goochland has been declared a food desert by the Virginia Food Desert Task Force. A food desert is defined as an area where populations live more than 10 miles from a supermarket or large grocery store if in a rural area (Ver Ploeg et al 2012).

In recognition and support of the important work being done by all Goochland County food pantries, the Goochland County Board of Supervisors proclaim the month of April as HUNGER AWARENESS month in Goochland.