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44% of respondents with households below the ALICE Threshold report utilizing food banks or pantries compared to 9% of households above the ALICE Threshold.
6.
Food insecurity is prominent in households below the ALICE Threshold.
a. 44% of respondents with households below the ALICE Threshold report utilizing food banks or pantries compared to 9% of households above the ALICE Threshold.
b. Respondents with households below the ALICE Threshold report being unable to afford food at a rate of 48%, nearly three times that of households above the ALICE Threshold. (Figure 4)
Figure 4
60% 50% 40% 30% 20% 10%
54%
44%
33%
52% 40%
% ALICE
% Non ALICE
0%
48%
17%
31%
4% 2%
2% 1%
9%
3%
Percentages are rounded to whole numbers, resulting in percentages totaling 99% or 101%.
Results from United Way of Pennsylvania’s Second COVID-19 Impact Survey | 15
Since March 1, 2020, how often did these happen to your household? (Select all that apply)
Not being able to afford food
Not finding as much food
Not finding types of food
Food delivery
Problems with school
food program
Problems with Meals on Wheels
Problems with food pantry
