Hunger Statistics 

Whatcom County Statistics

• 41% of households are unable to afford basic needs

• 1 in 5 local households regularly use a food bank

• 35% of all food bank assistance directly benefit children

Percentage of students on free/reduced lunch in school districts served

Meridian Schools: 34.2%

Ferndale Schools: 47.3 %

Nooksack Schools: 50.4% 

Elementary Schools Open Hands is currently Serving:

◇ Everson Elementary – since January 2018
◇ Sumas Elementary – since September 2018
◇ Nooksack Elementary – since September 2018
◇ Custer Elementary – since November 2018
◇ Cascadia Elementary – since December 2018
◇ Central Elementary – since February 2019
◇ Skyline Elementary – since September 2019
◇ Eagleridge Elementary – since September 2019
◇ Mountain View Elementary – since September 2019
◇ Irene Reither Elementary – since February 2021
◇ Now serving Meridian Parent Partnership – 2024