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Stores Encouraged to Welcome Food Stamp Recipients

The Associated Press/MSN Money 05/19/2010

The Agriculture Department (USDA) is looking to overcome the stigma associated with participating in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) by asking retailers that accept the modern form of “food stamps” to let shoppers know their business is appreciated. According to the USDA, $9.20 in economic activity in generated for every $5 in SNAP benefits.

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