1.  The wealthiest county in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is:

       a)  Bucks

       b)  Chester

       c)  Montgomery

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b) Chester  

Chester County is not only the highest income county in Pennsylvania but is also the 24th. highest in the nation.  People living at or below the poverty level struggle to live in this area where the cost of living is so high.

2.  From 2000 to 2010 the population of poor people grew the most in:

       a) the suburbs

       b) rural areas

       c) cities

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a) the suburbs 

The poor population in the nation's suburbs has grown faster than anywhere else in the country, at a rate of 64% since 2000, according to "Confronting Suburban Poverty in America," a new book by the Brookings Institute, published in the spring of 2013. 

3.  When a family is food insecure, it means that they:

       a) don’t eat a balanced diet

       b) skip meals

       c) cut portions

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All of these statements are True. 

4.  People mostly give money to the West Chester Food Cupboard:

       a) all year round

       b) in the summer

       c) at Christmas

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c) at Christmas 

Our donors are very generous at holiday time, but we know that our clients need food all year round.  We are always happy to receive donations at any time of the year. We would love to have more donations in the summer, for example, when children are home from school and not receiving free or subsidized meals.

5.  The number of paid staff at the West Chester Food Cupboard is:

       a) 3

       b) 0

       c) 5

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b) 0    

We are proud to be an all-volunteer run organization.  Well over 100 people volunteer at the Food Cupboard carrying out a myriad of tasks.

6.  The number of households served in an average month at the West Chester Food Cupboard is:

       a) 200

       b) 400

       c) 600

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c) 600   

We have served over 700 households in a month, but numbers generally fluctuate around the 580-640 level. This number translates to about 2,000 individual residents of West Chester who eat food each month provided by the Food Cupboard.

7.  Which of the following statements are True?

       a) The reason people are hungry is because they are too lazy to work.

       b) Food Stamps (SNAP) are enough to feed a family.

       c) Senior citizens don’t go hungry, because they are wealthier than ever.

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None of these statements is True.

a) Over half of all food cupboard clients work full or part time.  But they still fall below 150% of the poverty level. ($17,235 per annum for an individual)

b) The average monthly SNAP (food stamp) benefit per person in PA in 2013 was $128.43.  Approximately 67% of those eligible for benefits actually participate in the program. Most households under the SNAP program receive benefits for a 6-month period before requiring renewal. More than half of SNAP recipients are children or the elderly.

c) An astounding 4.8 million Americans over 60 -- more than double the number of those in 2001 -- are food insecure, according to a new report by Feeding America, a hunger-relief charity.  Seniors on fixed incomes have to make difficult choices; pay the rent, buy medications, pay bills?  Often purchasing healthy food comes at the bottom of the list.

8.  Which of the following statements are True?  Children raised in food insecure homes:

       a) have poorer overall health status

       b) have an increased need for mental health services

       c) have poorer school achievement

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All these statements are True.  

Research clearly indicates that children raised in food insecure homes do less well academically, behaviorally, emotionally and physically.

9.  The number of food cupboards in Chester County is:

       a) 32

       b) 14

       c) 8

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a) 32   

Thirty two food cupboards exist across the county, each serving its local residents.  They vary in size and in the number of hours they are open to clients.

10.  The percent of your donation will go directly into running the West Chester Food Cupboard is:

       a) 70%

       b) 90%

       c) 100%

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c) 100 PERCENT  

We have NO wages to pay so all the money donated by our supporters goes towards keeping our doors open; paying the rent ($34,000 a year), office expenses, insurance etc. as well as, most importantly, purchasing food for our clients.