"Food Stamp Nation" is an article that is important to everyone of us, especially those living in our community. As defined in Bridges Out of Poverty, Pottstown can clearly be described as a "pocket of poverty," reflected in the downtown with the presence of the following businesses:

*Pawn shop                                            *Fast Food
*Liquor store                                          *Check Cashing
*Corner store                                          *Temp Services
*Rent-to-own                                          *Used car lots
*Laundromat                                           *Dollar store

The link below will lead you "Food Stamp Nation" that was reprinted in The Week magazine with permission from The Washington Post.  This article additionally serves as the reality for many in our community, businesses and consumers alike.  

http://theweek.com/article/index/242615/food-stamp-nation