
Amidst the gleaming skyscrapers and sprawling suburbs of the world's wealthiest nation, a stark reality unfolds: abject poverty persists in the United States. From neglected urban slums to impoverished rural communities, millions of Americans struggle with food insecurity, inadequate housing, and limited access to healthcare. The faces of poverty are diverse—children going hungry, families crammed into dilapidated apartments, and individuals sleeping under bridges. The causes are complex, ranging from systemic inequality to lack of affordable housing and inadequate healthcare. This hidden epidemic challenges the nation's conscience and exposes the deep disparities that mar the American Dream.