Blog 1, section 7: Entry 2 - Pertaining to poverty in Chicago within the last year

"1 in 5 Chicagoans Uncertain About Next Meal"

Author: FOX Chicago News

Published : 22 Sep 2011

FOX Chicago News Reports

Chicago - "A new study found that about one in five people who live in Chicago are uncertain where they will find their next meal. The survey by the Greater Chicago Food Depository showed that the highest rates of food insecurity are in the Riverdale, Washington Park, Englewood, and North Lawndale neighborhoods" (myFOXchicago.com, 2011) The Greater Chicago Food Depository will use these new results to assist in increasing their ‘food distribution and program outreach’ to those that require the most assistance.

According to the Chicago Tribune “Amid a still struggling economy, more Americans fell below the poverty line last year, according to new census data released Tuesday…The nation's poverty rate rose to 15.1 percent in 2010, its highest level since 1993. About 46.2 million people are considered in need” (Nation's Poverty Rate Climbs To 15.1%, Highest in 18 years, 2011)