Statistics

27% of Boone County households with children face food uncertainty, meaning they often do not know where their next meal will come from. Over 32% of school children are eligible for the school lunch program in Boone County. Many local families face hunger on a daily basis. 

Access to Healthy Foods (AHF)​
For over five years, SF&C has been working to help alleviate hunger in our community. Our Access to Healthy Food (AHF) program helps low-income families with young children eat healthy food by matching SNAP and WIC benefits at the Columbia Farmers Market.
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How does AHF work?

• The AHF program provides funds to match SNAP and WIC benefits redeemed at the Columbia Farmers’ Market.
• AHF matches up to $25 per week, enabling families to spend up to $50 per week to purchase healthy food at the Market.
• Since 2011, demand for AHF has more than doubled with over 120 families enrolled in the program in 2013 and over 150 families expected in 2014.
• AHF utilization has increased from $250 per week in matching funds in 2011 to over $500 per week in 2013, and is expected to be over $800 per week in 2014.
• In 2013, approximately 90% of funds raised went directly to participant families.  
• The program is supported by individual contributions and fundraising activities throughout the year.

The following companies have sponsored a week of the AHF program and are helping make a difference in Boone County... Thank you!

ABC Laboratories
Riback DKB
Kilgore's Medical Pharmacy