The Neon Wilderness

Sunday, November 12, 2006

The Numbers in Pennsylvania
Families in Poverty 14%
Children in Poverty 17%
Families with Incomes at or below 200% of the Poverty Level 28%
Uninsured 11%
TANF Average Monthly Assistance (per recipient) $327

The Numbers in Pennsylvania
Food Insecurity 10%
Hunger 3%
Food Stamp Participation - Households 471,960
Food Stamps - Average Monthly Benefit Per Person $88
The numbers in my home state from National Priorities Project
Check your state at http://database.nationalpriorities.org/quickReport

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