The Great Recession has had startling effects on Richland County residents.
Richland County Job & Family Services have seen a 30% jump in application for assistance in the past year. Currently, nearly 47,000 residents in Richland County are receiving cash, food, or health care assistance, which amounts to a little under 40% of the county.
In addition to JFS, many local food pantries are also experiencing a record number of people in their food lines. One food pantry in particular, Grace Episcopal Church in Mansfield, is providing food to more than 600 families a week.
This article proves that the mission and ability for Ohio Benefit Bank sites to reach people where they live, work, pray and play is very important in current economic times.
View the entire article in the Mansfield NewsJournal
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