Why It Matters

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Hunger in America is a real emergency need for millions of families and individuals in America and in our community here in Clatsop County. Unfortunately, many simply cannot afford their next meal even though they are working full or part time jobs.

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This is not an exaggerated fact.

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According to recent studies more than 1 in 5 of our neighbors received food aid in 2018.

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“People who live in rural areas often face hunger at higher rates, in part because of the unique challenges living remotely presents. These challenges include an increased likelihood of food deserts with the nearest food pantry or food bank potentially hours away, job opportunities that are more concentrated in low-wage industries and higher rates of unemployment and underemployment. This can make hunger in rural areas a unique challenge,” 

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• 2.4 million rural households face hunger                                                                                  

• Three-quarters of the counties with the highest rates of food insecurity are in rural areas

• 86% of the counties with the highest rates of child food insecurity are rural                                                                                                

   (Feeding America, 2018)     

 

This is where the North Coast Community Food Project of Oregon comes in! 

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Our mission is simple: Together sharing food, building community and solving hunger here in Clatsop County. Through the efforts of selfless volunteers in our local communities, the Food Project will assist in collecting food for those who need it the most. We have put together a revolutionary way of collecting food from volunteer households in our community.

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The North Coast Community Food Project's success depends on each of us selflessly reaching beyond ourselves to bridge the social gaps in our local community. We hope you will join us in helping share food, build community and together solving hunger here in Clatsop County.

 

To see the many ways you can Get Involved with the Food Project please click on the button below.

 

Thank you for helping share food, build community and solve hunger here in Clatsop County!