Every day, families across Southeast Ohio are making difficult decisions to stretch limited resources while caring for the people they love. For many, even a small unexpected expense can create significant hardship. And in the communities served by Hocking Athens Perry Community Action (HAPCAP), nearly one in five residents live in poverty, one of the
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Amy’s Story – A Journey Fueled by Resilience, Mentorship, and the Power of Opportunity At just 16 years old, Amy was a teenager growing up in poverty, determined to change the course of her future. So when her high school announced a summer job opportunity through a HAPCAP-operated Employment Services program, she didn’t hesitate—she signed
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Community Action Network Recognizes 60 Years of Service 2024 marks the 60th year since the Community Action Network was established to help American families and communities overcome obstacles to poverty. Over 1,000 agencies across the country are working every day to create opportunities and transform the lives of their neighbors making communities stronger and helping
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The SE Ohio Foodbank JOINS IN #savelunch Movement with Communities Nationwide this March Support will help fight senior hunger and isolation in SE Ohio The SE Ohio Foodbank announced today that it will be participating in #SaveLunch – a nationwide campaign led by Meals on Wheels America designed to rally communities around our senior neighbors
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USDA’s Household Food Security Report for 2022 Shows People Living in Food Insecure Households Increased by 10 Million to 44 Million People In the US, 1 in 7 individuals (including 1 in 5 children) lack adequate access to food due to limited resources such as insufficient income. The SE Ohio Foodbank is troubled to learn
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Study Finds Majority of Ohio Foodbank Clients Have to Choose Between BuyingFood, Paying for Essential Household Expenses The findings are from a survey of more than 2,000 emergency food distribution clients who visited Ohiofoodbanks between April 14 to May 7 A new study conducted by the Ohio Association of Foodbanks found that an alarming number
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Everyone needs nutritious food to thrive. Yet, tens of millions of people in the United States―including Ohio individuals and more than 1 in 5 children in SE Ohio―face hunger. This September, join the SE Ohio Foodbank in the movement to end hunger. Your voice, actions, and commitment will help ensure every community has the food
Each week the need for food assistance grows as family budgets break under the pressure of rising costs for gas, groceries, and other essentials. Our dedicated team works each day to provide as much nutritious food to the food pantries, soup kitchens, and families we assist. We know we can do more together, will you
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Each week the need for food assistance grows as family budgets break under the pressure of rising costs for gas, groceries, and other essentials. While we work to meet this growing need, our federal dollars don’t go as far and food is hard to source due to supply chain disruptions. We need your help. Ask
We all feel the impact of rising prices at the pump and the grocery store. Millions of people have cut back on non-essentials or postponed large purchases. But for some, that’s not an option. On average, 19.2% of individuals live in poverty in the counties we serve. As a result, most if not all of
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