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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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We survey households every month to understand how external factors like a changing economy, public health, and policy interventions impact families.


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Reports

November 2024 Pulse

Respondents report modest improvements in their housing security, but stubbornly high food prices continue to weigh down household budgets and a record number of survey respondents report visiting a food pantry last month.

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    Food insecurity

    More households visited a food pantry in November 2024 than at any point since the survey began.

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    Housing insecurity

    Fewer households reported having unstable housing compared to one year ago.

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