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Propel Pulse Surveys
We survey households every quarter to understand how external factors like a changing economy, public health, and policy interventions impact families.
Reports
June 2026 Pulse
Food insecurity and financial instability were mixed to higher this quarter, with eating less, shelter use, and skipped medication all rising since new SNAP work requirements and other benefit changes began in late 2025.
Food insecurityForty-one percent of respondents reported eating less in the last 30 days, the highest since 2024
Financial insecurityBuy now, pay later use has roughly doubled since December, from eight to seventeen percent of survey respondents, as more families lean on it to cover everyday costs
