What a difference a year makes. Boone’s Hunger & Health Coalition has increased the number of people they help in the High Country. According to new statistics released by the non-profit agency, comparing October 2025 to this year, Hunger & Health Coalition provided over 2,000 food boxes, a 12.5% increase. Better than that, Hunger & Health Coalition had 281 clinic appointments in October, an almost 30% increase from last year. They say on average, the group is signing up seven new individuals per day.