STATISTICS In Mahoning Valley

Poverty-related statistics for Trumbull, Mahoning and Columbiana counties:
Children who received free and reduced-price meals through the School Breakfast Program in 1998: Trumbull, 2,105; Mahoning, 4,007; Columbiana, 1,589.
Children served through the Summer Food Service Program in 1998: Trumbull, 798; Mahoning, 1,056; Columbiana, 340.
Children living in poverty in 1998: Trumbull, 9,837; Mahoning, 8,900; Columbiana, 5,613.
Source: Children's Hunger Alliance