Poverty – Utah Food Bank

MEET A.L.I.C.E.: The Newest Face of Hunger

Posted on July 10, 2024 Edited July 10, 2024 by Rachel Parkinson

In the fight against hunger, there’s a new face you should know about: A.L.I.C.E. A.L.I.C.E. stands for Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed. This term represents working families who earn above the federal poverty threshold but still don’t qualify for state or federal assistance such as SNAP or WIC benefits. Despite being employed, these families struggle […]

The Soaring Costs of Poverty

Posted on July 14, 2021 Edited August 3, 2023 by Heidi Cannella

Life is unpredictable. There are a million things that can – and do – go wrong. When you’re living paycheck to paycheck, like 63% of Americans do, there is no safety net. Any small bump in the road can be the catalyst for a major disaster. The smallest crisis can easily become the thing that […]