Report shows hunger skyrocketing across Michigan

MICHIGAN (NEWSCHANNEL 3) – A new report shows hunger sky-rocketing across Michigan.

According to the latest Hunger in America report, the Food Bank of South Central Michigan helps more than 102,000 people a year, nearly 35,000 of which are children.

In the households receiving assistance, 60 percent have unpaid medical bills. 61 percent are also receiving food stamps, though usually on a temporary basis.

44 percent of the families interviewed say they're stuck making the decision of paying their utility bills, or buying food.

You can find the Hunger in America report online here.