Lake County Hunger Statistics
Hunger in Lake County
49,000 people in Lake County live below the poverty line
1 out of 10 Illinois residents does not have regular access to enough safe, nutritious food for an active and healthy life.
33% of the members of households served by PLAN Food Pantry are children under 18 years old.
38% of households served by PLAN Food Pantry include at least 1 employed adult.
7% served by PLAN Food Pantry are homeless.
Each $1 donated to PLAN purchases 9 pounds of food through the Northern Illinois Food Bank.
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