Nearly half of the households helped by Green Harvest Food Pantry have at least one employed adult. Unfortunately, for many people, having a job does not mean you are able to pay for the basic necessities, including food.
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services identifies the 2008 poverty level as $21,200 for a family of four, or $1,760 per month. A worker earning $10.00 per hour would fall just below the poverty line. How would you budget your money if this were your salary?
Monthly Income | |
|---|---|
| Housing | $600 |
| Utilities | $180 |
| Car or Transportation | $200 |
| Taxes at 15% | $240 |
| Clothing | $100 |
| Healthcare | $125 |
| Monthly Expenses | $1,445 |
|
Remaining Income |
$155 |
A family uses this remaining income to pay for personal hygiene items, school fees, child care, debt payments, emergencies, holidays/gifts, insurance, savings and most importantly, food.
Given this typical situation, could you make ends meet and provide your family with enough to eat? Or would you need help?
