Local Hunger Overview

Hunger - A Community Crisis

Hunger is a community crisis on the Central Coast. The rise in the cost of housing and other expenses in this area is making it increasingly difficult for low-income residents to make ends meet. Faced with difficult choices between paying for either food, rent, utilities or medicine, many limit their food purchases. Consequently they experience periods of hunger and food insecurity or purchase cheaper, lower quality foods that increase the risks of malnutrition and obesity.

Understanding the Problem of Hunger Locally

To better understand the challenges faced by our hungry neighbors and the agencies that serve them, Second Harvest just released its 2010 hunger study. It showed that:

• 19,000 people are served each week through member agencies, up 58% since 2006.
• 45% of those served are children.
• 93% of agencies are staffed entirely by volunteers.

To read the local highlights, click here. There is also a one-page summary.

Be a Part of the Solution

Helping to alleviate hunger is as easy as your donation. Giving time or money can transform the lives of so many neighbors and friends in our community. Do your part today.