I was preparing to enjoy a luncheon and saw a co-worker put a burger in the refrigerator from the lunchroom. When asked why they weren’t going to eat what had been prepared for us, the reply was, “I’m taking it home for my son’s supper.”

I have co-workers borrow money for gas to get to work.

Nine out of the 10 custodians in my building are the sole providers for their families.