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Use of food stamps rises in Emanuel County

The use of food stamps in Emanuel County increased during the recession, assisting families in stretching their food dollars, contributing to local spending and helping spark a national debate about the future of the federal nutrition program. More: continued here

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Food stamp use rising in county

The use of food stamps in Jefferson County has tripled since 2000, according to data from the United States Department of Agriculture Food and Nutrition Services, the Bureau of Economic Analysis and the U.S. Census Bureau. In 2000, about 5 percent of Jefferson County residents received food stamps. By 2011, …

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