Understanding the need
Working hard. Still struggling.
Many St. Lucie County households work hard but struggle to afford food, housing, and other essentials.
A total of 37% of the households in St. Lucie County fall into the ALICE category (Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed), indicating they have jobs but struggle to afford basic needs. The Federal Poverty level equals an income below $13,590 for a single-person household and below $27,750 for a four-person household.
Approximately 14% (50,218) of people in St. Lucie County are living below the ALICE threshold.
In St. Lucie County, the Fair Market Rate for rent is 95% higher than other areas and has increased by over 7.89% in the last year. The average rent in St. Lucie County is approximately $1,900 per month. At this rate, most people in our community are spending more than half of their monthly income on housing leaving 12.3%, or 41,100 people with food insecurity.
Together, we can restore hope.
Everyone deserves a respectful welcome. The full USDA notice below explains nondiscrimination protections, accessible communication, and how to submit a complaint.
Nondiscrimination
In accordance with Federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, the USDA, its Agencies, offices, and employees, and institutions participating in or administering USDA programs are prohibited from discriminating based on race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity in any program or activity conducted or funded by USDA.
Accessible information
Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication for program information (e.g. Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language, etc.), should contact the Agency (State or local) where they applied for benefits. Individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing or have speech disabilities may contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339. Additionally, program information may be made available in languages other than English.
Filing a complaint
To file a program complaint of discrimination, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, (AD-3027) found online at: http://www.ascr.usda.gov/complaint_filing_cust.html , and at any USDA office, or write a letter addressed to USDA and provide in the letter all of the information requested in the form. To request a copy of the complaint form, call (866) 632-9992. Submit your completed form or letter to USDA by:
1. Mail: U.S. Department of Agriculture
Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights
1400 Independence Avenue, SW
Washington, D.C. 20250-9410;
2. Fax: (202) 690-7442; or
3. Email: intake@usda.gov
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