One of the most visible forms of government assistance was the bread line. Bread lines were long queues of people waiting to receive free food from government agencies or charitable organizations. The people who waited in bread lines were often unemployed, homeless, or had very low incomes.
Bread lines were a common sight in cities and towns across the country during the Great Depression. They were a reminder of the economic devastation that the Depression had caused and the desperation of many Americans.
In addition to bread lines, the government also provided other forms of assistance during the Great Depression, such as unemployment relief, public works programs, and social security. These programs helped to alleviate the suffering of millions of Americans and helped the country to recover from the Depression.