Former state worker gets jail, probation for food stamp scamChicago Daily HeraldBy Josh Stockinger A former caseworker for the Illinois Department of Human Services was sentenced to probation and jail Monday for stealing nearly $22000 in food stamps, some of which she sold to friends and relatives at a discount. More: continued here
Number of South Floridians on food stamps continues to hit record highSun-Sentinel (blog)By Donna Gehrke-White Sun Sentinel The number of Floridians on food stamps continues to hit record numbers — with South Florida having an increase of more than 1.5 percent in May, said a spokeswoman for the Florida Department of Children and Families …and…
Jerome Simpson has the potential to energize the Vikings' offense. He just won't be able to do so until Week 4 of 2012. More: continued here
Virginia to change distribution schedule for monthly food stamp benefitsWSLSFor those in need, the first of the month long has been synonymous with the words, “food stamps.” In September, Virginia follows states like North Carolina in staggering benefit distribution for those who receive Supplemental Nutrition Assistance …and more » More: continued here
Bicycling Stamps Promote Healthy LifestyleKansas City infoZineMinneapolis, MN – infoZine – One of the nation's most popular outdoor activities gets its stamp of approval today from the US Postal Service with the issuance of the Bicycling Forever stamps. The four stamps feature a young child just learning to ride … More: continued here
Cyclist Mark Cavendish is "honoured" to feature on a set of stamps released by the Isle of Man Post Office. More: continued here
The number of Floridians on food stamps continues to hit record numbers — with South Florida having an increase of at least 1.5 percent in May, said a spokeswoman for the Florida Department of Children and Families that oversees the federal food program. More: continued here
Lynchburg Community Market to accept food stamp benefitsWSLSThe Community Market — one of the oldest in the country — will become one of only 41 markets statewide to accept SNAP, also known as food stamps. SNAP provides low-income families with money to purchase nutritious food. “We're very excited,” said …and more » More: continued here
BBC News London 2012: Cyclist Mark Cavendish in stamps honourBBC NewsManx cyclist Mark Cavendish has said it is a "great honour" to feature on a set of stamps released by the Isle of Man Post Office. The stamps feature key moments from the cyclist's career, including winning the men's World Road race championship and …First…
Virginia to change distribution schedule for monthly food stamp benefitsGoDanRiver.comFor those in need, the first of the month long has been synonymous with the words, “food stamps.” In September, Virginia follows states like North Carolina in staggering benefit distribution for those who receive Supplemental Nutrition Assistance …and more » More: continued here