In 2024, statistically, the number of people in utmost poorness fell - that's good news - but the number of people who barely make ends meet truly increased. "In Poland there are inactive almost a million people so mediocre that they cannot afford basic needs, but at the same time do not meet the conditions to get aid from the state" - we read in the latest "Biedansk. study on poorness 2025", prepared by the Spring Association, organizer of the Noble Package.