Feeding the Hungry Since 1982

Tri-State Food Bank disburses a record 6.1 Million pounds of food in 2009 for hungry tristaters. . . . .New Report "Hunger In America 2010" - More than 114,200 Tri-State residents seek emergency food assistance each year- including more than 39,900 children and over 25,000 seniors - Click picture below for report. . . . . . . . . .

Your have seen in in the newspapers and have heard it on news programs.

Obesity has become a major concern in the U.S.

	Many poor people cannot afford lean meats and other protein foods.
	Foods high in carbohydrates, such as pasta, are often less expensive and more filling.
	People with poor nutrition lack the energy to achieve proper exercise.

As a result obesity has become prevalent among the poor.

Providing nutrition will give adults a better chance to advance their job skills and will help children perform better in school. Tri-State Food Bank is committed to do what we can to help reduce obesity in the tri-state.

We have taken a major step with the opening of our first Kids Cafe site, hosted by St. Anthony’s Center for Family Life. Additional sites around the tri-state are included in our immediate goals. Learn more about this program in the Kids Cafe section of this report.

Focusing our efforts on the nutritional value of food that we provide for families in poverty is another important step in reducing obesity.

By focusing on the nutritional value of food, we accept from our food donors, we have achieved a better balance of provisions.