Study of SC poverty rates show high evictions, food insecurity and childhood poverty
VIDEO: Study of SC poverty rates show high evictions, food insecurity and childhood poverty By Lillian Donahue | January 28, 2021 at 3:45 PM EST - Updated January 29 at 10:29 AM
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) - A new report analyzing different causes of poverty across South Carolina identifies key issues like increased eviction rates, food insecurity and persistent child poverty that continue to impact Lowcountry counties.
The Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina and the Rural & Minority Health Research Center at the University of South Carolina released their completed study addressing several topics that perpetuate systemic poverty in the state.