Lubbock’s Hidden Financial Crisis | Lubbock News

Nearly half of Lubbock County’s households—62,000 people—are stuck in the ALICE trap: working but barely scraping by. With survival costs soaring to $29,500 for a single adult and over $76,000 for a family of four, these folks earn too much for federal aid but too little to cover basics like rent, food, and healthcare. Forced into impossible choices—prescription vs. groceries, shoes vs. gas—they’re often juggling multiple jobs just to stay afloat. The United Way is rallying 22 nonprofits to help families break free, not just survive, and is launching its annual campaign this Thursday. Donate or volunteer—or call 211 for free local help. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/bcd01a87f83d40c3