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Mercer County reports 2% increase in food insecurity since 2021
According to a press release from the Mercer County Food Bank, 13.9% of Mercer County's population, which is equal to 15,410 people including 4,390 children are living with food insecurity.
Feeding America has released Map of the Meal Gap data revealing food insecurity has reached its highest level in 20 years.
According to a press release from the Mercer County Food Bank, 13.9% of Mercer County's population, which is equal to 15,410 people including 4,390 children are living with food insecurity.
That's a 2% increase for the overall population and a 4.5% increase for children compared to the data last shared in 2021.
So far this year, the Mercer County Food Bank has distributed 1.1 million pounds of food, which is a 16% increase to this time last year.
If you or anyone you know is struggling with food insecurity, or you'd like to help with the cause, you're asked to call the Mercer County Food Bank at 724-981-0353 or click here.
