Millions more Americans are on food stamps this Thanksgiving. A staggering 42.4 million Americans – 13.7% of the population -- are receiving benefits from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance (SNAP) program, more commonly known as Food Stamps. To put this into perspective, 6 million more people are lining up for food stamps this year. Since the recession began, 15 million more Americans qualify for the benefit, earning a poverty-level income.
The increase in food stamps reflects a higher poverty rate and increased unemployment.
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