Hunger and Homelessness is a growing problem, each year, more than 3 million people experience homelessness. This includes 1.3 million children (National Law Center on Homelessness and Poverty, 2010).
In 2011 there were an estimated 5,050 people who experienced homelessness in Erie County. In the annual report for 2011 shows that majority of the homeless in the Erie County were Black or African American which is 54.5 percent of the Black population. According to the Department of Health and Human Services in 2012, a American family of four must make less than $23,050 a year to be considered living in poverty. The U.S. poverty rates have risen from 12.3 percent in 2006 to 15.1 percent in 2011, which is the highest in 18 years.
NYPIRG is in a unique position to offer help and support to those who are hungry, homeless, or at risk of hunger. We plan to have events and bring awareness to the campus while also helping the people in need. NYPIRG is working to gather many other individuals to take action and make a difference for your community!
Aquasia White
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