NUMBER OF THE WEEK | Duval's hungry children

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NUMBER OF THE WEEK | Duval's hungry children

As the state Legislature prepares to debate this year’s budget and proposed bills, here’s one issue that’s a constant threat to many in our community: hunger. Our Number of the Week is 23%, the portion of children in Duval County who don’t have consistent, reliable access to food. 23% A study out this week from the Florida Policy Institute ranks counties according to a handful of factors that contribute to a child’s overall well being, including…