What can be done to assist those with hunger needs?
Pathways out of Poverty:
1. Education: -According to the 2004-2006 Census, 17.8% of young Illinois adults did not have a high school diploma which affects their future in the labor market.
2. Employment -38% of year-round working Illinois families receiving public assistance depend on a worker who is paid $8/hr or less.
3. Health - Illinois health uninsurance rate ages 0-64 in 2005 was 15.9%.
4. Housing
5. Nutrition
6. Basic Necessities
7. Assets
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