Poverty and Hunger in Oberlin
Oberlin Poverty Rates (from the 2000 U.S. Census):
[Percentage below the poverty line]
| 19.4% | of Individuals |
| 21.2% | … 18 and over |
| 7.5% | 65 and over... |
| 6.7% | of families |
| 11.4% | … with related children under 18 years |
| 19.7% | … with related children under 5 years |
| 31.2% | of families with female householder, no husband present |
| 40.8% | With related children under 18 years |
| 68.9% | With related children under 5 years |
Oberlin Unemployment Rate (2000 Census): 3.5% (http://census.gov/)
The following agencies distribute 2nd Harvest food supplies in Oberlin:
* Boys and Girls Clubs of Lorain County - After School & BackPack 
* Oberlin Community Services - Food Pantry
* Oberlin Weekday Hot Meals - Soup Kitchen
* Park St. Community Outreach - Food Pantry & Soup Kitchen
* Rust United Methodist Church - Soup Kitchen
Second Harvest
http://www.secondharvestfoodbank.org/
Oberlin Community Services
285 South Professor Street
Oberlin, OH 44074
(440) 774-6579
http://www.oberlincommunityservices.org/
Every second Saturday of the month between 10:45am and 1:00pm, Oberlin Community Services holds a mass distribution of food supplies for needy area residents. Packing takes place the day before, 1:30pm to 3:30 pm. Volunteers are needed for both, call 440-774-6579.
Current as of May, 2008.
