People and families are considered poor when they lack the economic resources necessary to experience a minimal living standard. Official U.S. Census Bureau statistics estimate that 37 million persons, 11.4 percent of the total population, were poor in the United States in 2020. Despite the blessing of prosperity in America for almost 250 years there are still Americans in need in so many places and for so many basic things. Help take care of your Brothers and Sisters at home so we can build a better and stronger America.