Length of Food Bank Usage

Every client at the Food Bank is facing some type of adversity in their lives. For the majority of people this time of struggle is a short one and they simply need some support to get them through a rough patch.

36% of Food Bank clients have been using the Food Bank for less than a year. 58% of Food Bank clients have been using the Food Bank for less than 2 years and 83% have been using the Food Bank for less than 5 years.

Yearly Income

The Average yearly income of Food Bank clients is $15,792. This is an increase from 2005 and 2008 when the average incomes were $12,671 and $12,183 respectively. After their rent is paid, Food Bank users, on average have $16.40 per day, to cover all other expenses including utilities, food and other necessities. This is an increase of $4.53 from 2008.