Facts About Working Poor
Today, millions of Americans belong to working poor families. That is, they live below 100 percent of the poverty threshold despite having at least one family member who works. Although these individuals and families strive to secure adequate income, many are often unable to meet their own most basic needs, let alone find the time, transportation, education, and other resources needed to improve their situation.
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Policy Recommendations to Help Working Poor
While food and grocery products provided by charitable organizations like Feeding America are an invaluable support to America’s working poor families, charity can only go so far. Federal, state, and local governments also play a vital role in helping to relieve household hunger. There are a number of initiatives governments at all levels can put in place to help diminish food insecurity among the working poor.
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