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Hunger in Southern Colorado

Hunger in Colorado

Hunger is prevalent throughout the United States, and even in our own communities. But the face of hunger may surprise you.

  • 40.8% of those receiving emergency food assistance are working families.
  • 44.8% of the members of the households served by our member agencies are children under the age of 18.
  • 57.3% of clients report having to choose between paying for food and paying for utilities.
  • 39.6% of clients have to choose between paying for food and paying for medicine or medical care.

For more information, read the Hunger in America 2010 report.

 
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