Understanding Our Community
Fisherman’s Mark works with individuals and families across our region who are navigating a wide range of financial circumstances, life transitions, and practical challenges.
The information below offers a snapshot of the people who participate in our programs and some of the factors that can shape day-to-day stability, access to food, and household decision-making.
Every Household Has a Different Story
Income alone does not tell the whole story. Housing costs, childcare, transportation, healthcare, food, and unexpected expenses can all affect how far a household budget stretches from month to month.
For many of the individuals and families connected with Fisherman’s Mark, support from one program may be part of a broader effort to maintain stability, manage changing circumstances, or meet an immediate need.
Understanding the Numbers in Context
These figures offer one view of the households connected with Fisherman’s Mark. No single statistic tells a person’s whole story, but together they help illustrate some of the financial and practical realities our participants may be navigating.
Average Annual Income
Among Fisherman’s Mark participants under age 65.
Average Annual Income
Among Fisherman’s Mark participants age 65 and older.
Receive SNAP
Some participants use SNAP benefits as one part of their household food budget.
Free MARKet Participants Are Children
Nearly half of the individuals served through the Free MARKet are under age 18.
Food Support Can Be One Part of a Larger Picture
Household food budgets are shaped by many factors, including income, housing costs, transportation, healthcare, childcare, and the changing price of groceries.
Some Fisherman’s Mark participants receive SNAP benefits, while others may not qualify or may use additional food support to help make their monthly grocery budget work.
Programs such as the Free MARKet, Mobile MARKet, FLY, and Zero Waste offer different ways for individuals and families to access fresh food, groceries, and prepared meals based on what works best for their circumstances.
The goal is simple: make nutritious food easier to access while respecting the choices and needs of each household.
One Program May Be the Beginning
People often first connect with Fisherman’s Mark through one specific need, such as groceries, childcare support, a food delivery, or help navigating an unexpected expense.
As relationships develop, participants may learn about other programs, resources, and services that can be useful to them or their families. That might mean connecting with Social Services, enrolling a child at Lambertville Academy, joining an English-language class, or accessing another form of support.
Our role is to listen, understand what someone is looking for, and help make the right connections when additional support may be useful.
