Americans' Food Stamp Use Nears All-Time High

Washington Post by Jane Black | Nov. 26, 2008 (News Report)

Fueled by rising unemployment and food prices, the number of Americans on food stamps is poised to exceed 30 million for the first time this month, surpassing the historic high set in 2005 after Hurricane Katrina.

The figures will put the spotlight on hunger when Congress begins deliberations on a new economic stimulus package, said legislators and anti-hunger advocates, predicting that any stimulus bill will include a boost in food stamp ... Full Story »

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 by Martha Rosler - Nov. 26, 2008

it provides a succinct rundown on the great jump in hunger, or 'food insecurity' in the US in light of current economic conditions and the growing need for food assistance and the inability of the food stamp and charity programs to satisfy the demand.

Need a national mobilization alongside a government commitment to 'bailing out' the poor residents alongside the rich institutions.

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