Class Quote by Vicki Escarra
“There is a new face to hunger today. Many of the people who come to food pantries and soup kitchens are people who never thought they would need help - people who were once part of the middle class and are now unemployed or underemployed - people who are struggling to get by from day to day and week to week.”
About This Quote
Source Report: Hunger in America, 2021, US Government
Middle‑class people can fall into hunger due to job loss or underemployment.
In simple terms: Even the middle class can face hunger.
Key Takeaway
Support safety nets for all workers.
Themes
poverty
employment
food insecurity
middle class
economics
Mood
empathetic
urgent
Type
policy
social
When to use this quote
- policy advocacy
- community support
- employment counseling
Key Concepts
structural unemployment
social safety net
economic volatility
Questions to Reflect On
- What policies could reduce sudden unemployment?
- How can communities reduce hunger stigma?
A Different Perspective
Stigma may prevent people from seeking help.
