To Central Texas Food Bank.

In the US, once you are unemployed, your income and healthcare disappears. Accessing unemployment benefits is one of the hardest thing to do. The saddest part is that you have the realization of being essentially on your own and no one (your past employer(s) or government) is coming to lend a hand. Hence falling into poverty seems inevitable for most individuals and families residing in the US.

Only 1/5 going towards cash assistance sounds like to be on the higher side. $600B also sounds like a drop in the bucket for such an advanced nation like ours. 

What can U.S. learn from another country or society about building a tighter and more supportive safety net system for it's most vulnerable?