2009 Client Family Statistics

Local Foods Connection works with families who, throughout a four- to five-month period, are committed to preparing good, healthy meals using our donated produce. We partner with local religious institutions, social service organizations and medical offices, such as The Arc of Southeast Iowa and Free Medical Clinic, to find families who care about what they eat and the environment in which they live. Our families include single mothers, immigrants, the elderly, racial minorities and people with exceptional medical needs.

We serve Iowa City, Cedar Rapids and Des Moines. In 2006, 9.7% of Polk County, 10% of Linn County and 13.3% of Johnson County residents lived below the federal poverty level. Limited household income can hinder access to nutritious foods.

Families & Individuals: 33 Households Enrolled
Total household adults: 69
Total household children: 63
Female-Headed Households: 17
Households in which at least one member has a disability: 12

White: 16
Latino: 9
Black/African American: 6
Asian: 2

(Racial statistics are based on the race of the head of the household. This summary does not recognize mixed race in a household.)

Income <30% of average median income for Iowa City: 19
Income between 30%-50% of average median income for Iowa City: 5
Income unknown: 10

Agencies
We enroll agencies in CSAs too. These agencies either redistribute the food to their clientele, or the agency chefs add the food to their menu planning.

Domestic Violence Intervention Program
Ecumenical Towers, Iowa City
First Light Christian Church, Cedar Rapids
Free Medical Clinic, Healthy Neighborhood Challenge Class, Iowa City
Headstart at HACAP, Iowa City
Home-Based Daycare in low-income area, Iowa City
Matthew 25 Ministry Hub, Cedar Rapids
Neighborhood Centers of Johnson County, Iowa City
North Liberty Food Pantry
Serendipity Housing Project, Cedar Rapids