Why America tries to identify the poor. They are generally not homelessor on the verge of Starvation. Most of the American poor report having enough to eat. They do suffer food shortages.
Homes are often in bad repair.
Seventy percent of poor households own a car. Food shortages over the last four months. Poor quality housing, including plumbing, electricity and rodent problems. Lack of access to a telephone, refrigerator or stove. Eviction in past year.