The Penningtons are trying to make ends meet but Charley's job with the Census Bureau ends next month. He's not sure how he will be able to care for his 83 year-old mother with no income, other than $800 a month in Social Security, state retirement and food stamps. Charley needs new eyeglasses but does not have any money to spare. Imogene has cut back on her medications already "we could not do without the kitchen. If we did not come here, we would not be able to afford car insurance." Some months, the family doesn't pay their insurance premium so that they can pay their rent instead. One of their fellow diners is homeless and about to turn 60. He is a Navy veteran who has no income whatsoever, besides the few dollars he is able to earn doing odd jobs. "This is the only food I get," he said matter-of-factly, "Weekends, I don't eat." He was quick to point out, "I'm not the only one like this, there are plenty more."