A new report says more than 40% of New York City families can’t afford weekly food costs, and one in three adults in New York City doesn’t have enough money for food.
The Poverty Tracker Report released by charitable organization Robin Hood and Columbia University, which surveyed about 3,000 households across different demographics and incomes.
“Wages can’t keep up with rising food prices”
“This is not just an instance of extreme economic deprivation, but rather working people that are gainfully employed and still finding their wages can’t keep up with rising food prices,” said Columbia University research analyst Ryan Vinh.
Researchers point to food costs in our area increasing by 33% over the last decade…