Hunger, In the United States there are many people who need help, whether it is food assistance or housing assistance, they are not getting the help they need and not just themselves. while suffering. Homelessness In the United States and in the city of Puyallup, Washington, it is a big problem that it seems like anyone is trying to help solve the problem, and it is a problem that requires effort to help solve. solve the problem. problem and few people are looking for the solution. I found a site that tries to help find housing, shelters and food banks, http://www.homelessnessinamerica.com/. Causes of homelessness, poverty is the main cause because the cost of housing is too high for people earning the minimum subsistence level. their salary buys food and pays all their bills. Alcohol and substance abuse is another significant cause of homelessness because the cost of living is very high and treatment is very expensive. Criminal history is a difficult thing to deal with because people with criminal histories have difficulty finding employment because they have been convicted of a crime and most companies don't want to give them a chance. Changing family circumstances is a big problem. a family member who is the breadwinner is detrimental because you may not be able to pay your bills and when you don't pay your bills you won't be able to keep the power on or pay your rent. Losing a job really causes difficult situations, because when you lose your job you can't pay the bills, and when the money you have saved, if you have any saved at all, doesn't last forever. Expulsion by family is a big problem for today's teenagers because when they turn 18, their parents who have taught them nothing about life in the real world kick them out of a... ... middle of paper ...... May 2014. "Hunger in America: Facts about hunger and poverty in the United States in 2013." Hunger in America: Facts about hunger and poverty in the United States in 2013. Np, and Web. May 17, 2014. “US Homelessness Statistics Are Rising.” Statistics on homeless people living in poverty in the United States are on the rise. Np, and Web. May 17, 2014. “Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).” » Food and nutrition service. Np, and Web. May 17, 2014. “Senior Hunger | Feed America. » Feed America. Np, and Web. May 17 2014. .