Independent research - commissioned by a States body investigating the impact of low incomes - shows some claimants are living on 20 per cent less than the official 'poverty threshold.'
But the Social Security Minister says the real answer is getting people off benefits and into employment.
Jersey's Social Security minister is to be quizzed this morning over the effect of benefits cuts on those with the lowest incomes.
Deputy Susie Pinel is giving evidence to a Scrutiny hearing which is undertaking a wide ranging review of how Jersey's poorest are coping following a series of government cuts.
Tens of millions of pounds were slashes from States budgets last year as part of a plan to balance the books.
Benefits changes included the axing of income support for under 25's who live at home and a reduction in support for some single parents.
The Christmas bonus for pensioners was also scrapped.
Latest figures show 26% of households in Jersey live in poverty, known officially as 'relative low income'.
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The weekend event coincides with International Pride Month and the 51st anniversary of the Stonewall riots.
The scheme has been backed by the island's Lieutenant-Governor, and is the first of its kind in the Channel Islands.
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