Has anyone ever stopped to wonder why the population of homeless people is rising? Studies have shown different reasons to explain why this is a never ending problem. Not having much attention to help the issue of homelessness is one way this problem is increasing. Not having many homeless shelters that these homeless people can go to as well as different programs that can help to stabilize the situation is a contributing factor as well. Not many programs that can help an individual before living situations get to the point of homelessness are what the U.S. is lacking. Some reasons of homelessness is an abuse of substance or alcoholism one might be suffering from also there might be one trying to get out of an abusive relationship. Another reason some people go homeless is due to lack of affordable housing in big cities where the rent or mortgage is too much for a particular individual to afford. However, this is a widespread problem all over the U.S. The National Student Campaign Against Hunger and Homelessness (NSCAHH) stated that the number of people experiencing hunger and homelessness is rising, and communities are strained for resources to deal with these issues. Homelessness is a widespread problem that is not only in urban areas. Homelessness is increasing in small towns and rural areas too. The government funds for this issue are decreasing making it harder for charitable organizations and churches to feed and house the homeless. The NSCAHH also stated that even though the United States is the richest country in the world approximately 3.5 million people are homeless each year while 36.3 million live in a household without enough food including more