It doesn't just help, that would be "they are fed and housed". But it genuinely improves the quality of work they perform. They get better jobs as a result of this, which isn't exactly intuitive to most people.
Except it should be the single most intuitive thing that people with enough resources can work better than those without.
"They get better jobs as a result of this"
I would argue it disincentivizes them from seeking more gainful employment.