The Safety Net: Food Stamp Use Soars Across U.S., and Stigma Fades

A program once scorned as a failed welfare scheme now helps feed one in eight Americans and one in four children. Full Story »

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Posted by: Posted by Kaizar Campwala - Nov 28, 2009 - 6:30 PM PST
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Edited by: Samuel W. Velsor IV - Dec 2, 2009 - 12:20 AM PST
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by Samuel W. Velsor IV - Dec. 2, 2009

Lacking in detail of benefits and requirements. Further the grammar used was often to high-end for an article on social need.

Food stamps is a most misunderstood benefit. There still is abuse on both side of the issue with items that should be covered not covered and vise versa. For the single person benefits do not cover a healthful diet when you add a family you have a huge advantage. I have made several long comments in the QUOTES section.

Nationwide, food stamps reach about two-thirds of those eligible, with rates ranging from an estimated 50 percent in California to 98 percent in Missouri. Mr. Concannon ... More »

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