Hunger & Homelessness On The Rise in Major US Cities, Study Finds
AP, 26 Dec 2015
Many of America’s largest cities continue to grapple with rising food insecurity and homelessness, according to a report released by the U.S. Conference of Mayors on Tuesday.
The latest iteration of the non-partisan group’s annual Hunger and Homelessness Survey found that homeless shelters and food pantries across 22 U.S. cities are struggling to keep up with rising demand for their services.
It is in Washington, D.C., Seattle, and Los Angeles where homelessness was found to have increased.
Los Angeles pledged to do it in September, and Seattle and Portland, Ore. followed suit shortly after. But unlike other trends sweeping the nation, declaring a state of emergency for homelessness isn't something these cities are likely to proud of.
New data shows that these West Coast metropolises are not alone in their housing crises.
An annual report published Tuesday by the non-partisan group United States Conference of Mayors details the escalating challenges facing 22 cities.
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