Quote of the Day 12/4/2015

“Although the general unemployment rate is low, low-income families still struggle with issues of significant underemployment. Low wages, underemployment, and unemployment drive need for food assistance.”

-Angie Doss, director of marketing and communications at the Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma, speaking about a high demand for food assistance that is causing food pantries to see shortages going into the holiday season (Source)

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Gene Perry worked for OK Policy from 2011 to 2019. He is a native Oklahoman and a citizen of the Cherokee Nation. He graduated from the University of Oklahoma with a B.A. in history and an M.A. in journalism.

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