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As the state of homeownership becomes ever grimmer, states such as California, Texas, and Florida report high foreclosure rates. In Florida, for instance, homes are entering foreclosure at the alarming rate of one in every 267 houses—a statistic that indicates growing financial strain on homeowners.
Amid rising foreclosures and increasing costs, many working-class families—who are not unemployed but still struggling to navigate this economic terrain—are turning to food banks, signifying a distressing trend unfolding across the nation.