How Free Stores Fight Waste, Connect Communities And Foster Resilience

For many people, the daily reality is dire: As of May 2022, 58 percent of Americans (approximately 150 million adults) are living paycheck to paycheck. Inflation recently hit a 40-year high, with prices for food, rent, energy, and basic consumer goods increasing by the day.  Despite this, the federal minimum wage remains locked in at $7.25 an hour — [...]