Tag Archives: Food Stamp Program

How to Apply for Food Stamps in Indiana

Many Hoosiers find themselves in a position of wondering how to apply for food stamps in Indiana, something that some of them have never previously had to do. With the decrease in available jobs, food stamps have gained new popularity. The Indiana food stamp program is also referred to as SNAP, though most Hoosiers still […]

The Federal Food Stamp Program

The federal aid stamp program began in 1939. Images of displaced and out-of-work Americans waiting in long lines outside soup kitchens still haunt today. People from all walks of life were reduced to standing in line. They did not think they could pray. Proud men, whose hands were still stained by years of toil, and […]

America’s First Food Stamp Program: Ten Years After the Great Depression Started

As of the news at the time of this article, the recipients of the food stamp (or “Electronic Transfer” card) are now people who have Master’s Degrees and who struggle with the perversity-turvy American economy that can’t even provide jobs for colleges. literate people, thank you that the federal government still exists to feed the […]

Illinois’ Food Stamp Program Nationally Recognized by USDA

According to the governor’s office, Illinois Governor Rod R. Blagojevich announced on November 21 that Illinois’ own Food Stamp Program will be nationally and federally recognized by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). The review was a wonderful opportunity for the Illinois Food Stamp Program to reach out to needy families and give them […]

How to Apply for Food Stamps in Texas

Record high unemployment is causing more families to consider applying for food stamps. Food stamp programs have been extended in response to this need, and more families now qualify for Texas food stamp assistance. In Texas and around the country, the food stamp benefit program is called SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program). Applying for SNAP […]

How to Apply for Food Stamps in Oregon

Record high unemployment has caused an increasing number of families to consider applying for food stamps. Food stamp programs have been extended in response to this need, and more families than ever before now qualify for food stamp assistance. In Oregon and around the country, the food stamp benefit program is called SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition […]

My Opinion on the State of Ohio Food Stamp Program

In order to receive food stamps in the State of Ohio you must meet certain criteria. Your income must be within 130% of the federal poverty level. You must have less than a total of $2000.00 in savings and checking accounts combined and you must have dependents. You can be single with no dependents if […]

Sample Food Stamp Budget: Low Carb High Protein Grocery List with Menu Ideas

Are you curious about how you will be able to live on Food Stamps and still have a healthy and high protein menu? Living on Food Stamps is pretty tough, to say the least, in my experience. Over my years of disability and reliance on the Food Stamp program, I have compiled this informative list […]