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

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

The family, which includes five children ages 7 months to 18 years, now relies on food stamps.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 10, 2026

Baba dropped the stack of food stamps on her desk.

From "The Kite Runner" by Khaled Hosseini