Over 3 million meals were served last year to Jacksonville’s hungry,
a
33% increase over previous year.
An alarming 53.3% of children in Duval County schools receive free or reduced lunch. That’s 1 out of 2.
Because of our current economy,
hunger has a new profile.
Men, women and children are turning to shelters and food banks for help.
Many families have to choose
between paying for food or rent.
Many elderly have to choose
between buying medicine or food. |