food stamps
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The drop represents nearly 47% of the state’s participants in the program better known as food stamps and includes about 180,000 children, according to the Arizona Department of Economic Security, which administers the program.
From Salon ● Apr. 9, 2026
State Supt. of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond described his childhood subsistence on food stamps, free school lunches and surplus government cheese.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 22, 2026
Pastor Oliver Carter of No Limits Outreach Ministries, which runs the distribution point in Hyattsville, said he sees rising demand and more immigrants seeking aid since food stamps were slashed for many asylum seekers.
From Barron's ● Feb. 5, 2026
I'm on social security and I have a budget and I'm allowed food stamps, but I only get $24 a month and that doesn't buy a whole lot.
From BBC ● Jan. 19, 2026
She listed $732 per month from Social Security Disability and $10 per month in food stamps.
From "The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks" by Rebecca Skloot
