Report: Poverty-related needs of Americans rose in 2015

(April 13) – A new report shows that the poverty-related needs of the American people increased in 2015 – the first spike in the index since 2012. The report by the Human Needs Index (HNI) is a collaboration between Indiana University Lilly Family School of Philanthropy and the Salvation Army. Based on the social services provided across the U.S. by the Salvation Army, HNI takes into consideration seven needs: meals, groceries, clothing, furniture and assistance provided with housing, medical and energy bills