A springboard for saving: meet the new green shield stampsIndependent, UK –5 hours ago"A generation or so ago, low-income people had locally sold savings plans and green shield stamps– that was their entry point. … More: continued here
Living on food stamps a financial, psychological challengeThe Bloomington Alternative, IN –58 minutes agoby Audree Notoras Middle Way House's Charlotte Zietlow was among the community leaders who spent a week eating on the budget of a food-stamp recipient … More: continued here
Undocumented can't get public benefits: guideNew York Daily News, NY –58 minutes agoThe guide clearly explains who qualifies and who doesn't for food stamps, Medicaid and many other public programs. It also shows those who qualify how to go … More: continued here
Food stamp use up in IllinoisParis Beacon News (subscription), IL –5 hours agoThe Illinois Hunger Coalition calculates that approximately 10 percent of Illinois residents have turned to food stamps as the economic crisis deepens. … More: continued here
A 46-year-old Chambersburg woman who illegally got food stamps and medical assistance during a three-year period in which her husband earned more than $100,000 has been ordered to repay what she took. More: continued here
Seniors can apply for food stamps by mailal.com, AL –5 hours agoMONTGOMERY – Alabama residents 60 and older now have a simpler option for applying for food stamps. They can apply through the mail, and needed interviews … More: continued here
AsiaOne Fairuz Fauzy stamps launched in MalaysiaMotorsport.com, Florida –1 hour agoA1 Team Malaysia's driver Fairuz Fauzy is featured on a special stamp issued to commemorate the Malaysian driver's first victory in the A1GP World Cup of …Racing ace Fairuz featured on postage stampNew Straits Timesall 3 news articles More: continued here
Insect population affecting huntingBaxter Bulletin, AR –4 hours agoLITTLE ROCK (AP) — The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission is beginning the second year of a three-year program to test electronic waterfowl stamps. … More: continued here
Nutcrackers put their stamp on holiday mailingsWKBT, WI –27 minutes agoSince 1978, the Postal Service has issued an annual holiday stamp featuring the image of the Madonna and child, taken from a classic painting. … More: continued here
30 million Americans need food stampsPeninsula On-line, Qatar –16 hours agowashington: Fueled by rising unemployment and food prices, the number of Americans on food stamps is poised to exceed 30 million for the first time this …Ease childhood hungerBuffalo NewsAmerica's Food Availability CrisisScienceBlogsAnswers About Hunger in New York, Part 2New York Times BlogsKalamazoo Gazette – MLive.com – Newsdayall…