The first story below is at least part of the explanation for the second story below.
"Nearly one in 10 Ohioans now receives food stamps, the highest number in the state's history.
Caseloads have almost doubled just since 2001, with 1.1 million residents now collecting benefits, according to the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services.
Low wages, unemployment and the rising cost of groceries, gasoline and other necessities are to blame for financial hardships facing many Ohio families."
The Columbus Dispatch : Food stamps double since '01
"Nearly broke and still short of solutions, the Columbus Symphony could fold as early as next month, the president of the symphony board says.
Although efforts to save central Ohio's largest arts organization continue behind the scenes, Robert "Buzz" Trafford said the orchestra's demise is possible if additional donations prove elusive."
The Columbus Dispatch : Columbus Symphony: Could it really die?