Published: 5/20/2012 - Updated: 1 year ago

Poverty & Politics: Southern Ohio Part 2

Southern Ohio offers a glimpse of a forgotten economic class as the rural poor face daily challenges. CLICK ANY IMAGE TO VIEW FULL PHOTO, START SLIDE SHOW.

The sign into Lottridge where the Friends and Neighbors food pantry is located. The organization, which is run entirely by volunteers, works to overcome the root causes of poverty by providing food and counseling for over 3,000 individuals each year who would otherwise be chronically under served.

Enlarge | Buy This Photo The sign into Lottridge where the Friends and Neighbors food pantry is located. The organization, which is run entirely by ... THE BLADE/AMY E. VOIGT

Enlarge | Buy This Photo Friends and Neighbors food pantry is in the center of Lottridge in Athens County, Ohio. THE BLADE/AMY E. VOIGT

Lisa Roberts, far left, Friends and Neighbors food pantry director, gets a hug from client Joyce Barnhart, right, in front of the nonprofit while others collect their food.

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Steve Saunders, who lives in Athens County, holds his daughter Jadelyn Saunders, 2, while waiting for a free meal at the Friends and Neighbors serving hall.

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Tia Benson-Palm, Friends and Neighbors food pantry assistant director, left, speaks with Michael Kubach, right, from Athens County, after Mr. Kubach ate a free daily meal at the serving building in Lottridge.

Enlarge | Buy This Photo Tia Benson-Palm, Friends and Neighbors food pantry assistant director, left, speaks with Michael Kubach, right, from Athens County, after ... THE BLADE/AMY E. VOIGT

Volunteer Carol Wolf, left, helps client Jessica Glanemann, 28, right, pick out food for her to take home to her family while visiting the Friends and Neighbors food pantry.

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Alisha Chesser, a single mother from Nelsonville, works on painting pottery at Jacksonville Ceramics which is one of the worksites for food stamp recipients to work off their subsidies on. Owner Cherie Lent, left, runs the program.

Enlarge | Buy This Photo Alisha Chesser, a single mother from Nelsonville, works on painting pottery at Jacksonville Ceramics which is one of the worksites ... THE BLADE/AMY E. VOIGT

Jack Frech, left, Athens County Job and Family Services Director walks with Nick Claussen, right, back from the Friends and Neighbors food pantry to the parking lot at the end of the day.

Enlarge | Buy This Photo Jack Frech, left, Athens County Job and Family Services Director walks with Nick Claussen, right, back from the Friends and ... THE BLADE/AMY E. VOIGT

Poverty & Politics: Southern Ohio Part 2

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