MiamiHerald.com Farmers markets taking food stampsRichmond Times DispatchThe trend comes as the number of Virginians relying on food stamps has increased along with the public awareness of the benefits of buying fresh, locally grown food. Several markets in the Richmond area accept Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program …Grant to boost use …
Read More »Grant Aims To Boost Use Of Food Stamps At Farmers Markets
WASHINGTON — Farmers markets are a popular source of reasonably priced fresh produce, but across the country many accept only cash or checks — a big problem for low-income shoppers using food stamps. The U.S. Department of Agriculture is trying to change that. More: continued here
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John Weigle stamp column: Germany makes money with stamp for prostitutesVentura County StarBy John Weigle The current issue of The American Revenuer, the magazine of the American Revenue Association, reports on two German towns that are issuing revenue stamps to show a tax levied on streetwalking prostitutes has been paid. …
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Food Stamp Myth BustingOpEdNewsBy Robert Weiner (about the author) By Carol Olander and Robert Weiner F or over four decades, the Food Stamp Program, which Congress renamed the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) in 2008, has had bipartisan support as the nation's most …US Rep. Frank Lucas defends food stamp …
Read More »Springfield Stamps Out Hunger with Food Donations ‘in the Mail’ on Saturday – Patch.com
Hot Springs Sentinel Springfield Stamps Out Hunger with Food Donations 'in the Mail' on SaturdayPatch.comStamp Out Hunger, in its 20th year, will benefit the Community FoodBank of NJ in Hillside, NJ. Put your food donations out with your Saturday mail for your letter carrier to take. By Lauren Burgoon You …
Read More »Grant to boost use of food stamps at farmers markets – Joplin Globe
CBS News Grant to boost use of food stamps at farmers marketsJoplin GlobeWASHINGTON — Farmers markets are a popular source of reasonably priced fresh produce, but across the country many accept only cash or checks — a big problem for low-income shoppers using food stamps. The US Department of Agriculture …
Read More »Summit Stamps Out Hunger with Food Donations ‘in the Mail’ on Saturday – Patch.com
Summit Stamps Out Hunger with Food Donations 'in the Mail' on SaturdayPatch.comStamp Out Hunger, in its 20th year, will benefit the Community FoodBank of NJ in Hillside, NJ. Put your food donations out with your Saturday mail for your letter carrier to take. By Lauren Burgoon You know that bag …
Read More »Mario Batali on food stamps – Crain’s New York Business
Mario Batali on food stampsCrain’s New York BusinessBy Miriam Kreinin Souccar @miriamsouccar In an effort to create awareness of hunger, the Food Bank for New York City launched a campaign called the Food Stamp Challenge Friday, inviting the public to live on a food stamp budget for a week.and more » …
Read More »Mario Batali on food stamps
Mario Batali is going on food stamps. In an effort to create awareness of hunger, the Food Bank for New York City launched a campaign called the Food Stamp Challenge Friday, inviting the public to live on a food stamp budget for a week. Participants in the challenge will limit …
Read More »Woman used fake identities to collect thousands in food stamps, officials say – Palm Beach Post
Woman used fake identities to collect thousands in food stamps, officials sayPalm Beach PostBy Jonathan T User ORANGE COUNTY — An Orlando woman is accused of stealing identities and creating fake family members to collect thousands of dollars in food stamps. Investigators said Nathalie Desir pretended to be several people …
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