Americans' Food Stamp Use Nears All-Time High

Fueled by rising unemployment and food prices, the number of Americans on food stamps is poised to exceed 30 million for the first time this month, surpassing the historic high set in 2005 after Hurricane Katrina.

The figures will put the spotlight on hunger when Congress begins deliberations on a new economic stimulus package, said legislators and anti-hunger advocates, predicting that any stimulus bill will include a boost in food stamp ... Full Story »

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Fabrice Florin
3.8
by Fabrice Florin - Nov. 26, 2008

Informative report about the recent increase in the number of Americans using food stamps -- and the potential rise in hunger in coming months. This article provides a great factual overview of the crisis facing the nation, as well as the various government and charitable programs that attempt to address that issue. The author interviews a variety of credible sources to present different perspectives on this important topic.

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