Cathedral Kitchen helps people out of food insecurity and champions their pursuit of stability and prosperity.
Nationwide, food insecurity increased 31% for individuals and 44% for children in 2022 – the highest rate and number of individuals and children since 2014 and the highest one-year jump since 2008 (Feeding America).
89%
Among New Jerseyans, there was an 89% spike in food insecurity in 2022, compared to 30% nationwide. (Hunger Free America).
47%
47% of households receiving SNAP (food stamps) are still food insecure (Feeding America) – this critical benefit program is not enough.
3M
Nearly 3 million NJ residents (one-third) don’t have the resources to afford necessities (Legal Services of NJ Poverty Research Institute, 2021).
1/3
About one-third of Camden City residents live in poverty (US Census).
65%
As many as 65% of Camden City’s residents experience some degree of food insecurity and more than two-thirds live in communities with low supermarket access (Camden Food Access Work Group, January 2023).
613
There are currently 613 people experiencing homelessness in Camden, including 141 individuals who are unsheltered (2023 Point-In-Time Count).
Cathedral Kitchen supports the immediate needs of vulnerable Camden residents and provides opportunities that lead to a better life.
