Group focuses on food stamp help (The Argus)

CONCORD, N.H. — A temporary increase in food stamps expires Oct. 31, meaning for millions of Americans, the benefits that help put food on the table won't stretch as far as they have for the past four years. More: continued here

Jefferson Post Woman says Jefferson ATM gave her stamps, not cashJefferson PostInstead of receiving 15 $20 bills, I received 15 sheets of forever stamps.” Martin remained in the drive thru perplexed and shocked. “Being in shock I stayed in front of the ATM and Googled the 5/3 number as I didn't want anyone else to…

San Francisco Chronicle Fewer eligible San Franciscans taking advantage of food stamp benefitsSan Francisco ChronicleSince the election, fewer eligible San Franciscans are taking advantage of food stamp benefits because of fears about immigration crackdowns under the Trump administration, said Trent Rhorer, executive director of San Francisco's Human Services Agency. More: continued here

Need for food stamps is rising13abc.comFifty percent of households with children will use food stamps at some point. That number is also growing among households without children. … More: continued here

Government Tacks 1 More Cent Onto Stamp PricesPatch.comForever stamps purchased before the 1-cent rate hike will still be valid after the weekend. If you have leftover 44-cent stamps, you can purchase a book of 1-cent stamps to make up the difference. Postcard stamps will jump in price to 32 cents from 29 … More: continued…

Peninsula Daily News Strait Stamp Society hosts annual show Saturday at Sequim …Peninsula Daily NewsSEQUIM — Like the back of stamps, there's something that makes collecting postage for enthusiasts in the Strait Stamp Society stick.and more » More: continued here