Boost the Safety Net to Help People With Fewest Resources Pay for Basics During the Crisis

The health and economic burdens associated with the COVID-19 pandemic are falling disproportionately on people of color as well as on families and individuals with very low incomes, who faced significant economic and health challenges prior to the pandemic. Given this, the next major economic relief package should include relief measures that will help these households avert serious hardships such as eviction, homelessness, and food insecurity. This report suggests specific actions policymakers can take to protect the most vulnerable. #covid-19