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It started in the 1930s, as blue and orange slips that you could trade in for food, like money. The problem was that you had to buy the food stamps, which, obviously, if you could buy food stamps then you could buy food yourself.
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Which program did the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program replace?
food stamp program
What agency has the food stamp program?
The Food Stamp Program is officially "The United States Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program" (SNAP), which is administered by the US Department of Agriculture and disbursed through programs run by the individual states.
How much money in welfare food stamps was given for a family of 4 in 1950?
Food stamps were not available in 1950. The previous food stamp program ended in 1943 and the following food stamp program did not begin until 1961.
Does The Food Stamps Program Still exists?
Yes it does. It was re-named SNAP - Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program as of October 1, 2008. See Related Links.
The cabinet department administers the food stamp program?
agriculter
The cabinet department that administers the food stamp program?
Agricultural
What are categorical grants used for?
An example would be Head Start or the Food Stamp program.
How did African Americans adapt to life in north America?
EBT Food Stamp Program?
Which is the largest entitlement program medicare food stamp social security or medicaid?
Social Security
What has the author David R Long written?
David R. Long has written: 'Evolution of the Food Stamp Program' -- subject(s): Food stamps
I want to know the requirements of qualifying for applying for food stamps online.?
Each state has different requirements for eligibility for their food stamp programs. You can start at http://www.fns.usda.gov/snap/applicant_recipients/eligibility.htm to see if you are eligible for SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) benefits.
Are 1940 food stamps worth anything?
The food stamp program was started in the 1960's.. no such thing as 1940 food stamps. There were ration stamps for food and gas in the forties during WW2
