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Definition of Food stamp
1. Noun. A government-issued stamp that can be used in exchange for food.
Definition of Food stamp
1. Noun. A stamp or similar paper document (e.g. coupon) issued to be exchanged in shops or storage facilities for food, or (by extension) for other essential provisions, notably in a rationing system or as a non-financial form of welfare benefit ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Lexicographical Neighbors of Food Stamp
Literary usage of Food stamp
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Federal Nutrition Programs: Hearing Before the Committee on Agriculture (1998)
"Over 7-million food stamp recipients live in households with earned income.
Given limited funding, States are likely to limit food assistance benefits to ..."
2. The Economic and Budget Outlook: Fiscal Years, 1999-2008 edited by Sherry Snyder (1998)
"Caseloads in the food stamp and Family Support programs have continued to ...
The food stamp program can serve as a case study in forecasting caseloads. ..."
3. Maintaining Budgetary Discipline: Spending and Revenue Options edited by Sherry Snyder (1999)
"The act limited food stamp eligibility to a maximum of three months in any 36-month
... It would also provide additional savings in the food stamp program ..."
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