Number of food stamp recipients peaks in Feb. – kjrh.com

Number of food stamp recipients peaks in Feb.kjrh.com, OKOKLAHOMA CITY (AP) – The head of Oklahoma's Department of Human Services says the number of state residents receiving food stamps reached an all-time high last month. Howard Hendrick cited the weakening state economy and resulting job cuts in a meeting … More: …

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Applying for Food Stamps (BellaOnline)

During these economic struggles putting food on the table is difficult. Effective October 1, 2008 the government food stamp program was re-named to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). Find out about applying for SNAP benefits. More: continued here

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Record number of Oklahomans receiving food stamps – Tulsa World

Record number of Oklahomans receiving food stampsTulsa World, OKBy MICHAEL MCNUTT NewsOK.com Oklahomans receiving food stamps reached an all-time high last month, the director of the state Department of Human Services said today. A weakening state economy that has resulted in job cuts is the main reason, … More: continued here

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CANADA STOCKS-TSX higher as bank optimism builds – Reuters

Nanaimo Daily News CANADA STOCKS-TSX higher as bank optimism buildsReutersTO) rising 3.6 percent to C$42.67, and Royal Bank of Canada (RY.TO) up 2.1 percent at C$36.20. The sector was supported by news that Britain's Barclays Bank (BARC.L) said it had a strong start to the year. [ID:nLG308800] Last week, Bank …

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