In the wake of the year 's economic downturn , a survey shows Americans are still struggling . seven in One Americans relies on charitable donations to feed their families . seven of households say they have had to choose between medical care and food . The results paint a portrait of an America still struggling to meet its most basic needs in the wake of an economic downturn . The `` working poor '' often earn slightly too much to qualify for federal food benefits .
In the wake of the year 's economic downturn , a survey shows Americans are still struggling . seven in One Americans relies on charitable donations to feed their families . seven of households say they have had to choose between medical care and food . The `` working poor '' often earn slightly too much to qualify for federal food benefits .