Reporter at News 5 Cleveland
CLEVELAND — We talk about food insecurity a lot here at News 5, and here's why: one in seven people in the area served by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank don't know where their next meal is coming from.
According to Feeding America, in Cuyahoga County alone, there is a 26% rate of food insecurity among minors, and it's not much better in Summit County: a 20% child food insecurity rate, making the need here for families sometimes a dire situation. Due to a lot of community needs, the Greater Cleveland Food Bank is expanding its summer feeding program this year. The Akron Canton Regional Food Bank is also seeing an increase in need.
“We had about 100 sites last year and this year we have about 125,” Morgan added. “So that need is definitely out there.” The Akron Canton Regional Food Bank also sees a 30% increase in family visits and predicts that percentage to continue rising when schools are out.
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