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Published on January 12, 2017. Last modified on April 30, 2025

Hunger in Monterey County

Plate with 34% on itHunger in Monterey County is a startling infographic of hunger among children, pregnant women, farm workers, Hispanics, and other county residents who can’t afford enough food, and must choose between paying for food and other necessities such as housing, utilities, and health care.
It wasn't my turn to eat dinner In Salinas, a single woman with children pays 37% of her income on food alone.Food security & people of color53080 Monterey county residents had low or very low food security Child Hunger StatisticsCalfresh Participation increase could bring in more federal funds

What can you do to reduce food insecurity in Monterey County?

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