Playing by the rules, but losing the game. It’s a familiar story among America’s working poor.

Right here in Kansas City, we have many families who are working hard, but can’t stretch their wages far enough. In fact, nearly half of the households Harvesters serves include at least one working adult.

Just how difficult is it to support a family on a low-wage job in Kansas City? Use our family budget calculator to see why the families our network serves have difficulty making ends meet.

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