Hunger is experienced in every county the Foodbank serves. 

As costs for basic necessities remain elevated, individuals and families often choose between purchasing food and paying for rent, utilities, transportation and health care. Our most vulnerable populations are impacted the most, children under the age of 18 and older adults, many of whom are attempting to live on a fixed income. 

  • 1 in 7 individuals in our service area may struggle with hunger (approx. 207,590 individuals)
  • 1 in 6 children in our service area may struggle with hunger (approx. 59,150 children)
  • 72.5% of households visiting Ohio’s food banks had to choose between food and transportation/gas.*
  • 65.2% of households visiting Ohio’s food banks had to choose between food and utilities.*

  • 57.8% of households visiting Ohio’s food banks had to choose between food or medicine/health care.*

    * Data gathered through the Ohio Association of Foodbanks' 2024 Statewide Study of Hunger in Ohio

IN 2024
Carroll County

Food Insecurity Estimates:
15.1% or 4,040 individuals and
19.9% or 1,090 children
Foodbank Impact:
748,331 lbs = 623,609 meals, including
194,001 pounds of fresh produce 

Holmes County

Food Insecurity Estimates:
11.5% or 5,100 individuals and
12.2% or 1,640 children
Foodbank Impact:
999,163 lbs = 832,636 meals, including
261,490 pounds of fresh produce  

Medina County

Food Insecurity Estimates:
11.4% or 20,830 individuals and 11.9% or 4,710 children
Foodbank Impact:
1,652,106 lbs = 1,376,755 meals, including
538,901 pounds of fresh produce  

Portage County

Food Insecurity Estimates:
13.3% or 21,460 individuals and
15.7% or 4,640 children
Foodbank Impact:
1,880,666 lbs = 1,567,221 meals, including
533,441 pounds of fresh produce 

Stark County

Food Insecurity Estimates: 14.5% or 54,230 individuals and
20.5% or 16,440 children
Foodbank Impact:
12,890,822 lbs = 10,742,352 meals, including
3,649,749 pounds of fresh produce 

Summit County

Food Insecurity Estimates:
13.6% or 73,510 individuals and
20.3% or 22,710 children
Foodbank Impact:
15,319,314 lbs = 12,766,095 meals, including
3,967,684 pounds of fresh produce 

Tuscarawas County

Food Insecurity Estimates:
14.8% or 13,720 individuals
and 18.1% or 3,840 children
Foodbank Impact:
4,302,622 lbs = 3,585,518 meals, including
1,290,390 pounds of fresh produce 

Wayne County

Food Insecurity Estimates: 12.6% or 14,700 individuals and
14.6% or 4,080 children
Foodbank Impact:
1,419,027 lbs = 1,182,523 meals, including
453,324 pounds of fresh produce

Food insecurity refers to the USDA’s measure of lack of regular access to nutritional food for an active and healthy life. Learn more about food insecurity.