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Millions Missed Out on Safety Net Help | Fort Wayne News
A new Urban Institute tool reveals a shocking nationwide gap: millions of people eligible for critical safety net programs like SNAP, housing aid, and tax credits are falling through the cracks. Across every state, huge numbers—over 29 million nationally—are missing out on benefits they qualify for, from food stamps to energy assistance. Reasons range from lack of awareness to underestimating need, leaving billions in support unclaimed. California alone saw 4 million miss SNAP; Florida had nearly 750,000 households excluded from housing help. This first-of-its-kind state-by-state snapshot…
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