Prior to the 100's of billions and herculean effort pouring in after the hurricane, the nation was already redistributing an enormous portion of its wealth to "entitlement" programs. It is likely that most of these poor were being supported 100% by the federal government. They certainly are being supported 100% now.
OK, "Hello, Poverty." I know, an old Art Carney joke.
Povery can only be addressed by those in it. The government can keep moving the poverty scale up and they can make those in it more comfortable but moving up the ladder is an individual effort.