In News Flash
United States: Use of Food Stamps on the Rise
R. Waxman 29/11/2009 13:50
The New York Times reported this morning that the use of government issued food stamps is increasing by 20,000 people a day nationwide. One in 8 adults in America, and one in four children benefit from the food stamp program.
“This is the most urgent time for our feeding programs in our lifetime, with the exception of the Depression,” said Kevin Concannon, and under secretary of agriculture. “It’s time for us to face up to the fact that in this country of plenty, there are hungry people.”
“This is the most urgent time for our feeding programs in our lifetime, with the exception of the Depression,” said Kevin Concannon, and under secretary of agriculture. “It’s time for us to face up to the fact that in this country of plenty, there are hungry people.”