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Survey, local providers say 30% of Manitowoc County households face food insecurity; agencies report rising demand
Summary
United Way and local food pantries told the county board that a recent survey of pantry users and agency data show growing need: 30% of households report food insecurity, nearly 8,000 households fit the ALICE profile, and several providers have cut or lost food funding even as client counts rise.
Ben Peters, director of impact strategies for the United Way of Manitowoc County, told the Manitowoc County Board that a recent countywide food-security survey and local agency data point to growing need across the county. “30% of households in Manitowoc County experience food insecurity,” Peters said, referring to a handout provided to supervisors.
The survey gathered responses from nearly 200 participants at food pantries and community meal sites, Peters said. He added that nearly 8,000 households in the county fall into the ALICE category — asset limited, income constrained, employed — meaning they earn too much to qualify for some public benefits but too little to consistently afford food and other basic needs.
Lynette Seminar, student services program support and families-in-transition liaison for the Manitowoc…
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