Poverty in the USA

Although the United States is among the wealthiest nations in the world, it is also home to widespread poverty. Interestingly, the number of Americans living in poverty has doubled over the past half-century. For these individuals, who are often thrust quickly into hunger and homelessness, survival is a battle fraught with complications. Among them are a shocking 1.5 million homeless children. This documentary, Poverty in the USA, details the daily battles faced by America’s poor.

The Appalachians, a region known for its mining and mountains, have frequently seen community members rely on food stamps to carry out essential shopping. Unfortunately, many impoverished Americans end up losing their homes along with their incomes. In such cases, some individuals are forced to resort to using cars as shelter. In Los Angeles, California, relief organisations have sprung up to aid the city’s homeless by providing wooden huts.