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Essex County mobile van spreads information about food stampsThe Star-Ledger – NJ.comESSEX COUNTY — Harold “Chip” Mazzolla was busy passing out fliers directing shoppers to apply for food stamps at a mobile van just a few yards away. … More: continued here

Herald-Mail Media Change could delay distribution of Maryland food stampsHerald-Mail MediaA change in the distribution schedule for Maryland's food-stamp program may cause delays of up to five days for some clients, although social service officials say it will result in greater overall efficiency. Benefits under the Food Supplement Program … More: continued here

House debates $20.5 billion cuts to food stampsMSNBC(Gracie Shannon-Sanborn, 5, holds a sign as she joins her father Allen Sanborn (L) and members of Progressive Democrats of America and other activists as they hold a rally in front of Rep. Henry Waxman's office on June 17, 2013 in Los Angeles, California. More: continued here

Rising food costs have prompted consumers to take advantage of bargain shopping, such as this mega meat sale at Floyd’s Cashsaver, on Friday. Longtime grocery store owner Jim Floyd is providing low prices for its customers to help them stretch their food dollars. More: continued here

Express.co.uk North Korea celebrate Kim Jong-un's most powerful missile launch with POSTAGE STAMPExpress.co.ukNorth Korea celebrate Kim Jong-un's most powerful missile launch with POSTAGE STAMP. LETTERS in North Korea will bear postage stamps proudly displaying images of the country's most recent illegal missile launch. By Taryn Tarrant-Cornish. PUBLISHED: 06 …and more » More: continued here

Asia Times Food: Japanese cuisine in stampsAsia TimesAccording to Linn's Stamp News, the first pane of 10 stamps in this series features various Japanese dishes and side-dishes, including miso soup, shrimp tempura, steamed egg custard and seaweed. Search for Japanese food stamps and you may also come … More: continued here