Food For The Hungry benefits Knox County’s Interchurch Social Services

Carolyn Fergus, Executive Director of Knox County Interchurch Social Services stopped by WNZR to talk about how Food For The Hungry impacts her
county-wide ministry.
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She shared some eye-opening stats. She shared how the changes in the economy have impacted her clients.
Carolyn says the number of families who used their service in 2023 was just over 5,300. She says in 2024 they have serves over 7,500 families.
2024 stats of residents served: (these numbers are rounded)

• Almost 3,000 seniors (60 & older)
• over 9,000 adults and 6,100 children used their services totaling over 18,000 Knox County residents.
  NOTE: According to the US Census Bureau, Knox County has just over 63,000 residents.
  Interchurch provided over 164,000 meals in 2024
• Interchurch provided over 164,000 meals in 2024.

Carolyn shared that the biggest needs for the organization and a Top 10 list of needs for the food pantries.
Carolyn talked about two big goals for 2025: to open the Centerburg location and create a school pantry program in every school in Knox County.