Deep Cuts in Food Stamps Said Averted in Farm-Bill Deal – Bloomberg

Hunger in Philadelphia: The Safety Net Is TornPhiladelphia InquirerShe receives monthly welfare payments of $205, along with $362 in food stamps, and $674 in Supplemental Security Income for Todd's illness – part of the …and more » More: continued here

TBO.com PolitiFact Florida: A ridiculous attack on Ron DeSantis about food stamps and immigrantsTBO.comRepublican U.S. Rep. Ron DeSantis, who has received support from President Donald Trump in his bid for Florida governor, favors giving a benefit to immigrants in the country illegally, says an article on Facebook. "DeSantis voted in favor of food …and more »…

Rare Stamps From Around the WorldWall Street JournalThe stamps of the Sindh district were the first issued in India–and in Asia. In 1854, the Indian government recalled all unused stamps from Sindh, making them scarce today. The red stamp is rare because the fragile wax caused many to fall apart. Sindh …and more » More: continued…

Pa. makes heating aid change to save food stampsLancaster NewspapersA federal farm bill enacted last month halted a practice referred to as "heat and eat" that provided more food stamps to families that received even minimal heating assistance. The farm bill required at least $20 in heating aid before higher food …and more » More: continued…

DONALD STOUT / THE TIMES PICAYUNELiterally thousands of people lined up next to the Morial Convention Center Saturday to register for the Disaster Food Stamp Program. The line stretched the length of Convention Center Boulevard with National Guard and New… More: continued here

Sacramento-area food stores adapt to higher food stamp useSacramento BeeWith more people on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, the marketplace is shifting as more retailers accept food stamps and some … More: continued here