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Section 12.2.1n

12.2.1n - Estimated Number of Programs Having to Stretch Food Resources

The data presented above indicate that substantial numbers of programs found it necessary, either sometimes or always, to reduce meal portions or reduce the quantity of food in food packages due to lack of food (Table 12.2.1N).

Table 12.2.1n
ESTIMATED NUMBER OF PROGRAMS HAVING TO STRETCH FOOD RESOURCES

During 2000, How Often the Program Had to Reduce Meal Portions or Reduce the Quantity of Food in Food Packages Because of a Lack of Food Pantry Programs Kitchen Programs Shelter Programs
Never 12,485 3,804 3,144
Rarely 10,251 1,459 766
SUBTOTAL 22,736 5,269 3,910
       
Sometimes 3,312 423 202
Always 237 29 12
SUBTOTAL 3,548 452 210
ESTIMATED TOTAL NUMBER OF PROGRAMS 26,284 5,721 4,120

Key findings include:

  • An estimated 3,548 pantries, 452 kitchens, and 210 shelters reported having to take steps to stretch the available food.