County Facts
Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina (SHFBM) strives through education, advocacy, and partnerships to eliminate hunger by the solicitation and distribution of food. SHFBM has been in existence since 1981.
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| Cabarrus, NC County Facts |
- Cabarrus County has a population of 156,395.
- There are 16,890 individuals living at or below the poverty level. This represents 10.8% of the population.
- There are 2,050 individuals 65 years and older living at or below the poverty level. This represents 12.6% of the older adult population.
- There are 5,697 children living at or below the poverty level. This represents 14.4% of the child population.
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| Cabarrus, NC County Distribution |
- In 2008-2009, the Food Bank distributed over 29 million pounds of food throughout our 19 county service region.
- In 2008-2009, the Food Bank distributed 1,631,236 pounds of food to agencies in Cabarrus County.
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| Cabarrus, NC County Partners |
| The Food Bank supports 39 agencies in Cabarrus County including Cooperative Christian Ministry, Operation Bread Basket, Church of God Children’s Home, First Assembly Urban Ministries, Salvation Army, and Cabarrus County Senior Center. |
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| The Second Helping Program provides monthly food boxes to homebound seniors in Cabarrus County. These boxes are provided by the Food Bank and delivered by the Cabarrus County Senior Center. |
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| The Food Bank sponsors backpack programs at Logan Community Daycare, Kannapolis Intermediate School and at Cooperative Christian Ministry in partnership with Forest Hill United Methodist Church. |
Faces of Hunger
