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US Census Quick Facts

Population of Mecklenburg County according to the 2010 US Census is 919,628.
Percentage of families living in poverty in Mecklenburg County according to the 2010 US Census is 15.3%.

Children and Poverty

Percentage of children living in poverty in Mecklenburg County according to the 2010 US Census is 21.2%.
The current number of children in CMS receiving free or reduced lunch is 66,991.

It is our vision to inspire our community to justice and generosity as we provide help, hope, and understanding to people struggling with limited financial resources.

It is our mission to provide assistance and advocacy for people in financial crisis, helping them move toward self-sufficiency.

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