Forms of Income/Assistance

Options

Percentage

Unemployment Insurance/benefits

Received

33

Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program or Food Stamps

Tried to apply for

76

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families.

Applied for

48

Social Security

Did not receive nor apply for any

78

Supplemental Social Security

Tried to apply for

49

Any kind of government health insurance or health coverage plan, including Medicaid. Medical Assistance or Medicare

Applied for

32

Other aid from the government

Received

47

Assistance from a union or other association

Applied for

22

Assistance from a church or religious organization

Applied for

29

Assistance from another community organization

Tried to apply for

31

Other assistance

Tried to apply for

30