MICHIGAN CITY — When COVID-19 descended upon La Porte County in 2020, providing basic needs, like food, became a top priority; and in the time since, inflation has caused a
individuals will be more likely to experience food insecurity food security as well as access living wage careers. when individuals come to the 7 x 7 markets we hear a lot of wows. we hear people say this is such a nice and dignified way of serving the community. that s what we re hoping to do. we want to improve the neighbor experience when they re showing up, seeking assistance. so, tell me, what impact do you think you ve seen this particularly this mobile market give to the communities that you serve? well, in our service area, we have experienced a 17% increase overall in food insecurity rate s and we know that so many individuals who are experiencing hunger and food insecurity live in food deserts or other places they cannot access affordable, nutritious food.