Food stamps will soon require 20 hours of work or classes in NC – Charlotte Observer

The look and name of Green Stamps became a cultural icon and tradition through the decades in which they were distributed.  But you didn’t have to ask most stores for the stamps. They generously handed them over to customers — indeed advertised their availability in the newspaper ads. More: continued here

More than 29 million Americans received food stamps in July, an increase of close to one million over just three months earlier. More: continued here

Although some Latinos struggle to afford the healthy food their families need, many are reluctant to take advantage of food stamps because of stigma, language issues and complex eligibility rules, advocates say. More: continued here

Farmers' markets across the U.S. will soon accept food stampsWCYBNews 5 learned the Abingdon Farmers' Market was the first in Virginia to get the equipment and offer access to help low-income families. The fresh variety of organic produce is what Jamie Tubmen loves about the Abingdon Farmers' Market. It's important …Freshness keeps farmers' markets popular…

Gov. Granholm: Web site for needy Mich. residentsForbesMichigan residents who need help with unemployment, food stamps, job training, housing and health care now can go to one Web site to sign up for assistance, … More: continued here

Louisiana Duck Stamp contest draws artists from all over Oct. 24 in Baton RougeAmite Tangy DigestBATON ROUGE–The contest to decide the winning design for the 2013 Louisiana Duck Stamp will be held Wednesday, Oct. 24 at the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries' (LDWF) Waddill Wildlife Refuge and Education Center. The Waddill Wildlife …and more »…