Washington, DC – Driven by a painful mix of layoffs and rising food and fuel prices, the number of Americans receiving food stamps is projected to reach 28 million in the coming year, the highest level since the aid program began in the 1960s.
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Citing expected growth in unemployment, the Congressional Budget Office projected a continued increase in the monthly number of recipients in the next fiscal year, starting Oct. 1 – to 28 million, up from 27.8 million in 2008, and 26.5 million in 2007.
"People sign up for food stamps when they lose their jobs, or their wages go down because their hours are cut," said Stacy Dean, director of food stamp policy at the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities in Washington. [nytimes]
there is a huge amount of jewish poverty as well. the kosher food pantries and tomche shabos are all desperate especially with pesach coming. for those who can afford it, send donations. give to your local shues for ma’os chitim. give to trustworthy organizations such as met council on jewish poverty
The original article in the Times states that Michigan has the highest number of food stamp receipients. 1 in 8 in Michigan as opposed to 1 in 10 in NY. Regardless, the issue is a dire one and you can’t point the finger unless you have a resolution.
how that nyc has the highest numbers of people on food stamps.
Thanks to Bloomberg.