Renee Smith, Burger King. By Katie Serrano

  When Renee Smith, 43, comes into work at Burger King every day, she takes pride in working her way up from getting paid $8.50 an hour to $11 an hour. As a mother of four children and one grandchild all under the same roof, Smith said her and her husband have...

Dana Ralpho, Wendy’s. By Katie Serrano

Poverty in Arkansas ranges from 18 year olds to the elderly, and Dana Ralpho feels the burden of supporting her family at only 18 years old.   “I’m considered a part time worker even though I basically have full time hours,” she said. “I...