Food Stamps Are Feeding More Of America's Children
by SavvyRoo on Jan 31, 2015 | Views: 90 | Score: 0
| Father only | No parent present | Unmarried parents | Married parents | Mother only | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 300000 | 500000 | 500000 | 2700000 | 5500000 |
| 2014 | 500000 | 900000 | 1200000 | 5200000 | 8100000 |
Number of Children Receiving Food Stamps, By Living Arrangement
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theguardian.com
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Since 2007, the number of kids receiving the benefits of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (also know as Food Stamps) has doubled. As of 2014, nearly sixteen million children use the program, or one out of every five kids in the United States.