NYC food pantries are now serving more working individuals who struggle to afford basic necessities, revealing an alarming trend where food insecurity is rising among employed families.
Robin Hood's report indicates that 31% of adults, and 44% of families with children, faced food hardship in 2023, a startling increase reflecting the growing affordability crisis.
The analysis shows that 71% of pantry users were consistently employed over the last three years, underscoring the deepening challenges faced by working New Yorkers.
Buery emphasizes the disturbing reality that half of NYC's population either lives in poverty or is just one paycheck away from financial crisis, highlighting systemic issues.
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