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Hunger is a critical issue in the greater Elgin community
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* Feeding America Map the Meal Gap 2009
- More than 11,000 people live in poverty in Elgin and South Elgin, Illinois (a family of four earning less than $22,350 per year.)
- More than half the children in Elgin schools participate in free or reduced-cost lunch programs
- A recent food insecurity study calculates over 19,000 adults and children in the city of Elgin are food insecure.*
- Each month, more than 1,500 Elgin families travel outside of Elgin to receive emergency food assistance.
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* Feeding America Map the Meal Gap 2009
April 14 at 7:30pm
First United Methodist Church
Feeding Greater Elgin is partnering with Heartland Voices in a "Life Cycle" concert - a choral journey celebrating all facets of life.
A portion of the proceeds will benefit Feeding Greater Elgin. General tickets are $15, senior tickets are $12. To order tickets: Call 847-429-9486 or visit Heartland Voices
