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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| Spartanburg, SC County Facts |
- Spartanburg County has a population of 271,087.
- There are 35,538 individuals living at or below the poverty level. This represents 13.5% of the population.
- There are 4,543 individuals 65 years and older living at or below the poverty level. This represents 13.3% of the older adult population.
- There are 12,169 children living at or below the poverty level. This represents 19% of the child population.
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| Spartanburg, 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 2,331,784 pounds of food to agencies in Spartanburg County.
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| Spartanburg, SC County Partners |
| The Food Bank supports 20 agencies in Spartanburg County including Greater Spartanburg Ministries, Miracle Hill Mission, Helping Hands Ministry of Woodruff, Inman First Baptist, Pacolet Mills Church of God, Cowpens Church of God and Second Presbyterian Soup Kitchen. |
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| The Food Bank is actively searching for a branch site in Spartanburg County. |
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| Spartanburg County has seven Backpack programs supported by Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina serving children at Inman Elementary, Inman Intermediate and Holly Springs Elementary, Mabry Middle, Campobello-Gramling, New Prospect Elementary and Chapman High. |
Faces of Hunger
