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Too Many Feel the Pain of Hunger
Every day The Salvation Army helps to alleviate hunger by providing nutritious meals to neighbors in need
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Though closely related, there's a difference between food insecurity and hunger. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) defines food insecurity as a lack of consistent access to enough food for an active, healthy life. Hunger refers to a personal, physical sensation of discomfort, while food insecurity refers to a lack of available financial resources for food at the household level.
The overall food insecurity rate is about 9.8% in Lebanon County, according to Central Pennsylvania Food Bank's 2023 Hunger Mapping report. Children are 71% more likely to be food insecure than adults in Lebanon County, with a food insecurity rate of 14.4% compared to just 8.4% of adults. This is the 14th highest age disparity among all 67 counties in Pennsylvania, indicating that child food insecurity is a unique challenge in Lebanon County.
The highest food insecurity areas in the county are concentrated in Lebanon City, West Lebanon, Palmyra, East Hanover and Myerstown. These areas contain 26% of the population of Lebanon County but 53% of all food insecure individuals. Lebanon city is home to 18% of the total population but 39% of all food insecurity individuals in the county.
Very low food insecurity, which is characterized by reduced food intake, is extremely prevalent among food pantry visitors in Lebanon County. A staggering 41% of all food pantry visitors experience reduced food intake on a regular basis.
Client Choice Food Pantry
Our Client Choice Food Pantry is open every Tuesday and Thursday from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM. Clients may visit once per month on either a Tuesday or Thursday. Please bring a photo ID and grocery bags.
Senior Boxes
Our Senior Boxes provide food for seniors that qualify all year round.
Free Noon Meal Program
Open every Wednesday from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM. Gym doors open at 10:00 AM. Clients are welcome to come in for coffee, snacks, and board games. Lunch is served from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM.
