Hunger in Our Area

Roane County Quick Facts

  • 9,911 people are at risk of hunger
  • 13 % of the population lives below the poverty line
  • 20 % of youth live below the poverty line
  • 141,633 meals are distributed into Roane County by Second Harvest
  • 12 Second Harvest affiliate organizations are active
  • 1 Knoxville Harvest sites are active
  • 2 affiliates receive Mobile Pantry deliveries
  • 1 affiliate receives Rural Route deliveries
  • 8 active Food for Kids sites, helping 174 kids