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Poverty-related issues in the news, from the Institute for Research on Poverty

Hunger and Homelessness in US Cities

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  • Hunger, homelessness on rise in city, report says, By Alfred Lubrano, December 13, 2013, Philadelphia Inquirer: “The number of people needing emergency food from pantries in Philadelphia increased 7 percent over the last year, according to a national report on hunger and homelessness released Wednesday. ‘This means we’re in worse shape than ever,’ said Steveanna Wynn, executive director of SHARE Food Program, which supplies food to 500 pantries in the city. Wynn provided the research about hunger in Philadelphia for the report, compiled by the U.S. Conference of Mayors, which sent out surveys to 25 cities of various sizes across the country…”
  • Advocates and mayors in Cleveland and nationwide expect continuing challenges with hunger and homelessness, By Stephen Koff, December 11, 2013, Cleveland Plain Dealer: “The economy’s slow, uneven recovery has strained homeless shelters and food pantries in Cleveland and other cities, where demand often outpaces supply, according to a new report from mayors and advocates for the poor across the country. The U.S Conference of Mayors is pessimistic that things will improve in 2014. Mayors and anti-hunger advocates say that cuts to the federal program that helps poor families buy groceries will push more people to emergency pantries…”
  • Homelessness, hunger climbing in U.S. cities, mayors’ survey says, By Matt Pearce, December 11, 2013, Los Angeles Times: “Although the jobless rate is at its lowest level in five years and the stock market has surpassed its pre-recession high, the economic gains have not reached many poor urban residents, and 2014 could be even worse, a new survey said Wednesday. Homelessness and hunger have increased and are expected to keep rising in many cities next year, according to the latest U.S. Conference of Mayors survey of 25 large and midsized metro areas…”
  • Hunger spreading in Detroit suburbs, By Charles E. Ramirez, December 16, 2013, Detroit News: “At a time of year when Metro Detroiters are preparing for the holidays, a large number of people are struggling just to put meals on the table or keep a roof over their head. Food banks say while the problem isn’t new, they’re seeing more hunger and hardship in the suburbs…”