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'They're stealing food from my kids': The struggle against EBT theft

EBT theft has deeply damaged the lives of the lowest-income Americans. The following insights reveal a system that leaves people in the dark and fails to protect a crucial lifeline.

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August 2024 Pulse

Household budgets show modest improvements from one year ago, though challenges remain. Summer EBT is providing a welcome boost to recipient households.

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    Food insecurity

    Fewer households skipped meals in August 2024 compared to one year before.

  • Financial insecurity

    Fewer households reported owing money to others, owing on utility bills, or having utilities shut-off compared to one year ago.

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