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Most Baltimore families can’t afford basic necessities, study finds
By: Jeff Morgan
BALTIMORE — Asset-limited, income-constrained, employed or ALICE.
It’s the United Way’s classification for people above the federal poverty line but struggling to afford their needs.
In Baltimore City, a single person making less than $17 an hour qualifies.
That’s the bracket Jess Russell falls into.
“We are the working class. However, we do not qualify for any assistance, whether it’s SNAP benefits, WIC, even energy assistance,” said Russell.