Village Harvest sees consistency in April with past trends
We have seen similar trends in clients visiting the Village Harvest from March to April over the last two years:
2021 March 95
2021 April 71
2022 March 91
2022 April 70
The supply of food was down to 1144 but well above a year ago at 838. It was below the 1480 and 1635 in Feb and March, respectively.
The important trend is that there were over 16 pounds per person and is above the 4 month average of 15. (The 12 month period it is higher at just under 17.50 pounds).
The food contents in April were similar with produce, mixed grocery and meat. The supply of produce is steady at the 35-37% level from the last two months. Compared to last year we are giving out a larger share of produce at 35% vs. 27%. (Produce is probably more in demand.) The major change between 2021 and 2022 was a larger share of grocery items (up from 21% to 46%) and little miscellaneous items.
The value to the client based on $6 a pound is $9.81. Though under the 12 month average at $10.5. It is above 2022’s average at $9.00.
Overall most of measures in April exceeded the average 2022 numbers of pounds per person and value and we are giving out a large percentage of produce compared to a year ago.