Increased need for food stamps in South Carolina

Illinois, N.Y. senators back revised $9.4 billion plan as scrutiny looms CME Group’s $9.4 billion bid for the New York Mercantile Exchange Monday included senatorial stamps of approval, a sign of expected scrutiny by a Justice Department concerned about monopolies. More: continued here

Food-stamp users rush to restock in month's first hoursRichmond Times DispatchHere and at Wal-Marts and other grocery stores across the country, the chimes come just after food stamps and other monthly government benefits are …Midnight grocery runs capture economic desperationUSA Todayall 4 news articles » More: continued here

Oakland Local Alameda County loses $72.3 million in food stamps program, new study findsOakland LocalAccording to a 2011 USDA report, California consistently ranks among the lowest for participation with the federal SNAP program. With only 57% of eligible Californians participating in food stamps and other benefits, California ties with Wyoming among … More: continued here

UC Daily News Three out of four Floridians on food stamps did not have earned income in 2010Florida IndependentAccording to the US Department of Agriculture, about 1.4 million Floridians relied on food stamps in 2010, and 76.2 percent of those recipients did not have an earned income. While the recession technically ended …Most Food Stamp…

WDSU New Orleans Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services opens …WDSU New OrleansAs families across South Louisiana continue to assess the damage from last week's historic flood, Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program sites …and more » More: continued here

DCF Rushes Food Stamps to Clients in Response to Tropical Storm IdaWJHG-TVIn preparation for the potential effects of Tropical Storm Ida, the Department of Children and Families (DCF) is making November food stamp benefits … More: continued here