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About Hunger in Medina County
In 2008, Medina County Job & Family Services issued $7.5 million in SNAP benefits (food stamps) to county residents.
By the end of 2010, over $15 million in SNAP benefits was issued. The need doubled in just two years.
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One in four children in Medina County do not have reliable access to food.
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Out of 16 counties in Northeast Ohio, Medina County tops the list for greatest income disparity.
Households at the top earn almost $180,000 while those at the bottom earn less than $18,000 per year.
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Hunger has become an issue for Medina County. Can you help?
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About Us
Feeding Medina County is 501(c)(3) non-profit organization helping to feed families in need in Medina County. We run several programs including delivering food from the Akron-Canton Regional Food Bank to local food pantries and distributing food to needy children, families, and seniors here in Medina County.
FMC Spring 2013 Newsletter- Find out what we have been up to the last couple months by looking at our newsletter and catch up on upcoming events!
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Sandy Calvert, Executive Director
Sandi Sammon, Business Manager
Lisa Rivedal, Volunteer Coordinator
FMC Board Members:
Board Chair, Commissioner Pat Geissman
Board Treasurer, Bill Frantz
Board Vice-Chair, Rose Viny
Board Secretary, Jeff Plumer
Ed McKeon
Terry O'Connor
Lucy Sondles
Matt Marquard
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