McGovern: In defense of food stampsMetroWest Daily NewsIt has become fashionable in Washington to blame poor people for our budgetary woes and diminish their struggles. President Obama has been mocked by his adversaries as being “the Food Stamp President.” Clearly, that title is not meant as a compliment. More: continued here
Getting more nutrition from food stamps is no easy recipeSan Antonio ExpressBradbury said he was the type of man who couldn't understand why people depended on government programs. But today, he and his son are among the more than 46 million Americans who receive food stamps, a program that's aimed at bolstering nutrition … More:…
Fact Check: Did woman really buy a grape with a food stamp card and get $24 …Florida Times-UnionAfter it was weighed and the cashier said the cost was 2 cents, the woman pulled out her food stamp EBT card, swiped it and wanted $24 cash back. The cashier gave out the cash, the woman said…
Shop healthfully on food-stamp budget? It can be doneOrlando SentinelThe poorest Americans would nearly starve if it weren't for fast-food dollar menus and other cheap, highly processed foods, such as mashed potatoes in a box. We've heard this so many times that we accept as fact the idea that obesity and diabetes are … More:…
Former Al brings his passion to StampsEdmonton JournalREGINA — This is what made it worthwhile, all those months of training. The workouts, three times each week, at Concordia University; lifting weights four times per week, the sessions often lasting three to five hours per day. And he's not a young man …and more » More: continued…
More local residents on Medicaid, food stamps, other programsUtica Observer DispatchAs the economy struggles, the number of people needing government services in Oneida County continues to rise. County records show increases in the number of county residents using Medicaid, food stamps, family assistance and the Safety Net program. More: continued here
Eat healthfully on food-stamp budget? It can be doneOrlando SentinelThe poorest Americans would nearly starve if it weren't for fast-food dollar menus and other cheap, highly processed foods, such as mashed potatoes in a box. We've heard this so many times that we accept as fact the idea that obesity and diabetes are … More:…
County DSS using new system to hand out food stampsBlueRidgeNow.comThe Henderson County Department of Social Services begins the shift to a new computerized processing system on Monday, and the transition is expected to cause longer wait times for food stamp applicants. NC Fast (North Carolina Families Accessing …and more » More: continued here
It's personal: Stamps proud to wear pink in battle against cancerCalgary HeraldBut to veteran Stamps long-snapper Randy Chevrier, the team spokesman for the Pink Power game, the ambition on Saturday isn't just to raise funds for breast cancer research; it's also to raise awareness that goes beyond this annual Pink Power game.and more » More: continued…
Former Al brings his passion to StampsMontreal GazetteREGINA — This is what made it worthwhile, all those months of training. The workouts, three times each week, at Concordia University; lifting weights four times per week, the sessions often lasting three to five hours per day. And he's not a young man …and more » More: continued…