Idaho the Hungry State
Idaho is facing a problem experienced by many other states; wages are either declining or stagnating. The cost of living is increasing and more and more families are being forced into poverty. In this state, many low-income families are finding it hard to make ends meet. They are stretching inadequate budgets to cover the rising cost of housing, utilities, food, and without the proper nutrition hunger can pose a threat to our children’s health in later years. Unfortunately, they are losing the battle and many families are making the choice to go hungry. When a family falls prey to poverty they also fall prey to hunger as well. In a recent survey taken statewide by the Idaho Community Action Network, it has been confirmed that large proportions of low-income families suffer from hunger. The results are outstanding and quite hard to believe. The facts are as follows: *Fifty eight percent of adults and 46% of children said that they were hungry in the previous month because their family did not have enough money for food. * Sixty percent of adults and 33% of children had skipped meals or eaten less at least once in the previous month because
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Approximate Word count = 978
Approximate Pages = 4 (250 words per page double spaced)
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