People are stealing food, baby supplies as COVID-19 desperation grows - Business Insider

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Thefts of food items and baby supplies are rising, highlighting America's desperation as lawmakers fight over the details of a new pandemic relief bill

reported the number of people filing claims for a federal assistance program for gig workers and self-employed individuals increased by 48% the same week. hunger has reached levels not seen in decades, impacting at least 26 million Americans who say they don't have enough food to eat.

Feeding America, the nation's largest hunger-relief organization, said in October that this year, as a result of the pandemic, more than 13 million more Americans could face food insecurity compared to 2018, bringing the total number of food-insecure peopleAll of that combined has resulted in more theft of necessities like food items and baby supplies as Americans struggle to survive.

"We're seeing an increase in low-impact crimes," Jeff Zisner, chief executive of workplace security firm Aegis told The Post. "It's not a whole lot of people going in, grabbing TVs and running out the front door. It's a very different kind of crime — it's people stealing consumables and items associated with children and babies."

The increase comes as negotiations over a new stimulus bill to combat the economic effects of the pandemic drag on in Congress. On Thursday, the

 

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This is y the 2 party system has to go. It fosters tribalism n groupthink amongst the electorate n elected officials. Ppl r starving n stealing to survive, while some elected officials (Mitch) play political games that doesn’t help those in serious need of government assistance.

Wait.. highlighting America's desperation? What. Middle East countries they rather kill themselves than steal 😒. Ask a Japanese to steal because is desperate. Please, America is the country whith the highest social help. From churches, community,etc don't put freaking excuses

Good job, the rich people have more money than they must have

Joe Biden will save us... at .03mph

A sad country we live in! If you see somebody stealing food or pampers stfu or offer to pay!

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