Direct Cash

Over a quarter of Americans live paycheck to paycheck and have less than $1,000 in emergency savings. This means there’s no buffer when the car breaks down or an unexpected hospital bill hits. Congress’ cuts to SNAP and Medicaid will worsen this crisis for working families, as millions of people lose money to buy groceries and face higher health-care premiums and less coverage.  In Washington state, advocates and community leaders have stepped up in recent years to enact direct cash programs to support people struggling to make ends meet.