Fact sheet on need for bipartisan relief package

COVID-19

Aug 13

Tens of Millions Are Facing Hardship

Tens of millions of people have lost their jobs, and millions report that their households did not get enough to eat, are behind on their rent or mortgage, or both.
Nearly 30 million adults reported that their household didn’t get enough to eat for the week ending July 21, according to Census estimates.
Nearly 15 million renters (more than 1 in 5) reported that they were behind on rent for the same week.
Some 19 million children (more than 1 in 4) live in a household that is behind on rent or mortgage payments, isn’t getting enough to eat, or both, based on Census estimates from late June and July.

For a short fact sheet explaining the need for a robust, bipartisan economic relief package from CBPP, click here.

Solveig Muus

The Renegade Priest Helping Undocumented People Survive the Pandemic