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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| Cleveland, NC County Facts |
- Cleveland County has a population of 98,373.
- There are 15,149 individuals living at or below the poverty level. This represents 15.4% of the population.
- There are 1,863 individuals 65 years and older living at or below the poverty level. This represents 14% of the older adult population.
- There are 4,648 children living at or below the poverty level. This represents 19% of the child population
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| Cleveland, 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 569,247 pounds of food to agencies in Cleveland County.
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| Cleveland, NC County Partners |
| The Food Bank serves 27 agencies in Cleveland County including Upper Cleveland Area Needs, Shelby Presbyterian Church, Greater Cleveland Baptist Association, Bethany First Baptist Church, Central United Methodist Church and Crossroads Rescue Mission.
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| The Food Bank opened a branch warehouse in Dallas, North Carolina in the Fall of 2007. This branch has greatly reduced time and transportation expenses for Cleveland County agencies to acquire food.. |
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Faces of Hunger
