By the numbers: The rising rate of seniors’ poverty

While the average poverty rate is going down in Hamilton, the rate for seniors is inching up — and experts are calling for action.

📊💸While the average poverty rate is going down in Hamilton, the rate for seniors is inching up. Also: the rate of seniors accessing food banks is growing quickly. I spoke to @sara_mayo of @SPRCHamOnt and @TomCoopster of @HamiltonPoverty about these "concerning" trends. [1/7] https://t.co/70IlcQdEfY

— Justin Chandler (he/him) 🍂 (@mr_lois_lane) November 3, 2022