low income
Why Some Have No Choice But to Start Buying Christmas Food in October
For those on low incomes or in unstable employment, buying a mountain of food for the Christmas break in one December shop simply isn’t an option.
This Photographer Documents the People Who Visit London's Food Banks
"Some of them wanted to talk about the injustice that had been happening to them. They're all aware that it happens a lot. They feel like it's not right."
Study Confirms the Link Between Benefit Cuts and Increased Food Bank Use
New research from Oxford University on the causes of food bank use has found a link between the suspension of benefit payouts and referrals for emergency food supplies.
The Cost of High Utility Bills Is Mental Health
A new study on energy insecurity looks at the impact of utility bills on low income families' mental and emotional health.
California Passes Bill to Give Low-Income Families Money for Diapers
California could soon become the first state to provide diaper expense subsidies to poor families. A policy expert explains why more subsidies like this are needed.
How Pizza Is Fighting Hunger in a San Francisco Food Desert
Bayview's Craftsman and Wolves has implemented a pay-it-forward system for customers to purchase slices for someone in need. Every pre-purchased slice is represented by a Post-it note that gets placed on a wall of the shop, then redeemed by someone who...
A Canadian Telecom Is Limiting a Free WiFi Program For Low-Income Families
Closing the digital divide isn't profitable.
A New Study Says if You Were a Premature Baby You're More Likely to Be a Poor Adult
Among other things, they're more likely to be virgins well into their thirties.
Putting Health Food in Food Deserts Doesn’t Change People's Buying Habits
A team of researchers from Drexel supplied two East Los Angeles corner stores with improved shelving, training, and social media marketing, as well as more fruits and vegetables. Sadly, they did not get the results they hoped for.
Why Single Women Are More Powerful in America Than Ever Before
Writer Rebecca Traister's soon-to-be-seminal book explores the role of unmarried women in America, analyzing how when the number of single women in America rises, direct social change occurs.
Kids Who Eat Healthy Still Really Love Junk Food
A team of researchers Ohio State University is questioning some of the most basic assumptions about children and junk food.
The Man Who Gave LA's Students Free Dinners May Also Have Embezzled Millions
David Binkle increased food access for tens of thousands of low-income students in LA. But unfortunately, he also blew millions of the school district's dollars in questionable ways.