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Oregon’s food stamp program was used to buy products at a Starbucks inside a grocery store. When asked, Starbucks said it does not recommend the practice. More: continued here

NYC officials say food stamp theft growing problemNewsday, NY –12 hours agoNEW YORK – Officials say identity thieves are feeding off New York City's vulnerable by stealing their food stamps. A fraud officer with the Human Resources … More: continued here

WISH Four arrested in food stamp fraud stingWPECThese cards, which are regulated by the Florida Department of Children and Families, are food stamps that can only be used to buy food. …5 arrested in alleged food stamp fraudIndianapolis StarCops seize $170K in food stamp fraud raidsWISHall 14 news articles » More: continued here

The number of North Jersey families on food stamps keeps rising, and county social service agencies are struggling to keep up as the recession grinds on. More: continued here

Thai enjoys windfall from stamps and letters dating back 180 years More: continued here

BURLINGTON, VT (WFFF/CNN) – We know about food stamps, but have you ever heard of food stamps for pets? One non-profit organization could provide just that. Pet owners typically plan for the cost of owning More: continued here