Pandemic Puts Millions in Poverty

The video discusses the economic challenges faced by New York City before and during the COVID-19 pandemic, highlighting job losses, food insecurity, and potential evictions. It emphasizes the need for collaborative efforts from government, corporate, and nonprofit sectors to address these issues. The role of philanthropy and the impact on education, particularly the decline in Black undergraduate enrollment, are also explored.

What percentage of New York City households were unable to make ends meet before the pandemic?

• 60%

• 80%

• 40%

• 20%

How many New Yorkers are undocumented and unable to access federal benefits?

• 800,000

• 600,000

• 400,000

• 200,000

What is the current level of food insecurity in New York City households?

• 60%

• 40%

• 30%

• 50%

Which sectors need to collaborate to address the challenges faced by New Yorkers?

• Government, corporate, and nonprofit sectors

• Only the government sector

• Nonprofit sector alone

• Corporate and nonprofit sectors

By what percentage has Black undergraduate enrollment fallen since the pandemic began?

• 12%

• 10%

• 8%

• 5%