Millions on food stamps face benefit cuts

Christian Science Monitor Matchbox museum offers small view of big historyChristian Science Monitor, MA –1 hour agoA box of matches then cost just a satang (1 cent), he notes, so they were “cheap and easier to collect than stamps, which other boys like to collect. … More: continued here

If a person qualifies for food stamps in Texas, why would they be in Hawaii to get free food? More: continued here

Food stamps help families with kidsBaltimore SunAs an organization working to end childhood hunger in Maryland, Share Our Strength appreciates your editorial about the merits of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program ("Food stamp recipients are the new welfare queens," Dec. 4). …USDA Announces Tactics to Combat Fraud and Enhance SNAP IntegrityLongview News-Journalall 2 news articles »…

Atlanta Journal Constitution Ind. accused of cutting aid to food stamp usersThe Associated PressThe law is unambiguous," said Stacy Dean, director of food stamp policy for the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities in Washington. …Indiana Accused Of Cutting Food Stamp Users' AidWLWT Cincinnatiall 186 news articles » More: continued here

Once released from jail bars, convicted felons are banned from getting food stamps and other public food assistance. A study found felons are more likely to engage in behavior that puts them at risk for HIV, a new study says. More: continued here

Residents report food stamp issuesTraverse City Record EagleTRAVERSE CITY — Public housing leaders from across Michigan contend state health officials didn't do enough to prepare poor residents for looming — in many cases avoidable — food stamp cuts that left some recipients grocery shopping with a minuscule … More: continued here