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Today's release of @uscensusbureau's hardship data is extremely troubling. Here's what we're seeing & why it's troubling (Thread) 
85.4 million (36%) of adults reported difficulty paying for usual household expenses (such as food, medical bills, rent, bills, & student loans).
That's up 2.9 million from 82.5 million adults (34%) from mid-Nov. & the highest since late August when comparable figures began.
That's up 2.9 million from 82.5 million adults (34%) from mid-Nov. & the highest since late August when comparable figures began.
27.4 million (13%) of adults reported not having enough to eat, up from 25.7 million (12%) in mid-Nov. a record high since late August.
That means 1.6 million more people than just the last release —and 5 million more since late August — are struggling to put food on the table.
That means 1.6 million more people than just the last release —and 5 million more since late August — are struggling to put food on the table.
20% of adult renters -- an estimated 14.3 million -- reported not being caught up on rent, up from 17% in mid-November.
And with the eviction moratorium expiring at the end of the month, millions of people will face even greater housing insecurity right after the holidays.
And with the eviction moratorium expiring at the end of the month, millions of people will face even greater housing insecurity right after the holidays.
These numbers highlight the incredible need millions of our neighbors are facing day in & day out. We need #CovidReliefNow.
