Living on less than half of the federal poverty level is considered “deep poverty.” That describes 53% of impoverished Chicagoans.

Living on less than half of the federal poverty level is considered “deep poverty.” That describes 53% of impoverished Chicagoans.

  • afraid_of_zombies@lemmy.world
    2·
    10 months ago

    I don’t really see the numbers here but they kinda make sense. Minimum wage single mom with two kids, yes that would be about $19 per day per person. Food stamps and WIC and housing assistance for the rest.

    Pretty fucking miserable way to live.

    • LemmyIsFantastic@lemmy.world
      11·
      10 months ago

      I guess you might be able to eat on around $19 / day if you only bought the cheapest staples at the grocery store.

      You are including far more.