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As SNAP Usage Soars Across The US, Many Become First-Time Recipients (New York Times, November 29, 2009)

A new analysis of county-level SNAP (Food Stamps) usage across the country shows widespread change. With more than 36 million recipients, the program is expanding at a rate of about 20,000 people per day.

Food security

A new analysis of county-level SNAP (Food Stamps) usage across the country shows widespread change.  With more than 36 million recipients, the program is expanding at a rate of about 20,000 people per day.  In 239 U.S. counties, more than a quarter of residents are receiving SNAP.

http://www.nytimes.com/2009/11/29/us/29foodstamps.html