Need for help increases 150% in one year

Newly published numbers of people in desperade need for help,  both financial and food help,  from relief agencies and institutions like the Icelandic Church Aid have increased 150% since the same time last year.  The numbers are expected to increase even further next months and possible next two years.

There are now 15 thousand people without jobs in Iceland and 200-300 people are adding to the list every month.  To put the numbers in context with USA multiply with one thousand.