Food Stamp usage increases

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Food stamp usage increases

The number of households using food stamps increased by over 26 percent in the last year.

The number of households using food stamps increased by over 26 percent in the last year.

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Kansas Food Assistance Program

Find out if you are eligible for the Kansas Food Assistance Program, what you might recieve and how you can apply. (Graphic by Brandon Sayers)

More Kansas households are taking advantage of a state program that helps them purchase groceries, according to information recently released by the Kansas Department of Social and Rehabilitation Services.

The number of households taking advantage of the Kansas Food Assistance Program increased by 26.5 percent from January 2008 to January 2009.

Every month food stamps are distributed electronically to program participants via debit cards known as “Vision Cards”. These can then be used to purchase self-prepare food items at grocery stores. Recently, food stamp use has been extended to nine farmer’s markets across the state.

 

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Where do we go to apply for food stamps

We live in Paola KS

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