Poverty 9.9%
Urban Nebraska has a higher poverty rate compared to the rural areas
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Population 1.9 million.
Food insecurity 10.8%
Percentage of population that have hunger or food insecurity is higher compared to the poverty rate.
Hygiene Poverty
No formal government resources or organizations dedicated to address this issue.
Actions to help
Over the last few years, several organizations, business and individuals have organized drives to collect hygiene products, mostly diapers and women’s period products.
Omaha
Population of Omaha is 486,000. Poverty rate is 12% which is higher than the state average.
There is no organization dedicated to assist with hygiene products.
Poverty 12%
Omaha has a poverty rate higher than the state average
Poverty 12.8%
Highest poverty rate in the state.
Lincoln
Lincoln has a population of 291,000 and a poverty rate of 12.8%. This is higher compared to Omaha.
Lincoln has one organization, Poverty Impact Network that is dedicated to help those in need of hygiene products. They cover Lincoln and Lancaster county .