Government shows increase of 700,000 food stamp recipients in a single month. More: continued here
Read More »Duck Stamp application deadline nears – Canton Daily Ledger
Duck Stamp application deadline nearsCanton Daily Ledger, ILThe Federal Junior Duck Stamp Design Contest is an annual educational program and art contest, sponsored by the US Fish and Wildlife Service and the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR). The contest is open to students in Kindergarten -12th …Junior duck stamp design …
Read More »Food Stamp Eligibility Expanded for Families With Child Care Costs – WBNG-TV
Food Stamp Eligibility Expanded for Families With Child Care CostsWBNG-TV, NYBy WBNG News Thousands of working families with significant child care costs may now qualify for nutritional benefits for the first time, due to an expansion of eligibility for the Food Stamp program, the State Office of Temporary and Disability … …
Read More »Stamp machines too costly to keep – DesMoinesRegister.com
Stamp machines too costly to keepDesMoinesRegister.com, IA26 letter that the US Postal Service removed stamp vending machines and has money troubles because of poor management and no innovation. The decision to remove vending machines from retail postal lobbies nationwide was based on several factors. … More: continued here
Read More »More help in store for food stamp recipients – Lake Zurich Courier
More help in store for food stamp recipientsLake Zurich Courier, AlgonquinStarting in April, food stamp recipients will see an increase of about 13.6 percent in benefits, according to Jarrod Daab, associate director of the Northern Illinois Food Bank, a nonprofit organization that provides food assistance to agencies serving … More: continued …
Read More »Annual stamp show will pay tribute to Abe Lincoln – The Hour
Annual stamp show will pay tribute to Abe LincolnThe Hour, CTNew stamps and old stamps will be on display at NORPEX 2009, the Norwalk Stamp Club's 33rd annual show, from 10 am to 4 pm Saturday, March 7, at the Norwalk Senior Center, 11 Allen Road. The show theme will focus …
Read More »Disconnect on hunger – Baltimore Sun
Disconnect on hungerBaltimore Sun, United StatesDuring holidays and economic downturns, people and businesses increase donations to food banks and soup kitchens, while society beefs up appropriations for food stamps and other public feeding programs. Both are compassionate and necessary. …Hunger Initiative Already a ChallengeHartford Courantall 2 news articles More: continued here
Read More »Stimulus would boost food stamps, unemployment benefits (Bradenton Herald)
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Read More »Stimulus could mean billions in Florida for unemployment aid, food … – MiamiHerald.com
Stimulus could mean billions in Florida for unemployment aid, food …MiamiHerald.com, FLIf the Legislature accepts federal stimulus money, unemployment compensation and food stamps will get a boost. BY MARC CAPUTO TALLAHASSEE — Gov. Charlie Crist introduced his new stimulus czar Wednesday along with a dose of big-spending news: Florida … More: …
Read More »Eastday-A day to remember (Eastday.com)
Fang Guanlong, a resident in Shanghai’s Yangpu District, yesterday shows off pictures he’s collected of China’s famed model solider Lei Feng. Fang has amassed more than 2,100 Lei Feng-related articles, including posters, stamps, pins and badges, since 1990. Lei, renowned for being a selfless person willing to help others, died …
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