According to the US Census Bureau, approximately 28% of Milwaukee County residents live in poverty. However, many people outside this group have no idea what poverty feels like. Plated, is a powerful event designed to change that. On Thursday, April 25, The Social Development Foundation will host a unique, interactive experience in which everyone lives in poverty. With “role-playing” and the guidance of University of Wisconsin Milwaukee experts, Plated participants will actually feel what people experience in poverty. Does a participant portraying a senior citizen pay for expensive medication or housing? Does a single mother pay for childcare or miss a day of work? Plated attendees will make these tough decisions as part of this poverty simulation exercise. Why are we doing this? Do you have feedback on Milwaukee NNS's reporting? Take our survey to let us know how we're doing! Plated will inspire change and generate innovative solutions to help eliminate poverty in Milwaukee County. This is an experience that brings statistics to life. Visit https://sd-foundation.org/events/plated/ to purchase your ticket and learn more about the Social Development Foundation.