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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| Lancaster, SC County Facts |
- Lancaster County has a population of 63,628.
- There are 9,481 individuals living at or below the poverty level. This represents 14.9% of the population
- There are 1,189 individuals 65 years and older living at or below the poverty level. This represents 15.8% of the older adult population
- There are 3,263 children living at or below the poverty level. This represents 21.1% of the child population
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| Lancaster, SC 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 699,626 pounds of food to agencies in Lancaster County.
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| Lancaster, SC County Partners |
| The Food Bank supports 6 agencies in Lancaster County including HOPE, Christian Services, Deliverance Church of God, Lancaster Boys and Girls Homes, K.A.R.E. (Kershaw) and Lancaster County Council on Aging.
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| The Second Helping Program provides monthly boxes of food to almost 300 homebound seniors in Lancaster County. These boxes are provided by the Food Bank and delivered by Lancaster County Council on Aging. |
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| The Food Bank has partnered with Communities in Schools to establish a Kids Cafe site at South Middle School. Approximately 56,000 meals and snacks are provided each year to children at this site.
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Faces of Hunger
