WSJ Interactive Map - Food Stamp Use By State (14.3% Of U.S. Residents Benefit From Program)

May 5, 2011 at 12:42 AM
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Growth in the food stamp program appeared to reach a plateau in February — with 14.3% of the population relying on the safety net program.

The number of food stamp recipients was essentially flat in February, the most recent month available, with 44.2 million Americans receiving benefits, according a new report from the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

See a sortable breakdown of the data here...

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