The Private Sector is Not Well When Middle Class Counties Collect Food Stamps

“MORRIS COUNTY, N.J. (CNNMoney) — Since the recession, persistent unemployment has left middle-class life out of reach for millions of Americans.

But few residents of Morris County, N.J., could have ever imagined they would end up on government assistance.

Morris County is known for its wealth and million-dollar homes. Median household income there is over $91,000. Yet, the number of people receiving food stamps in the area has nearly tripled in the past five years.”

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