food stamp
noun
: a government-issued coupon that is sold at little cost or given to low-income persons and is redeemable for food
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Republicans hope to massively cut food stamps and federal health care spending, especially Medicare, which provides health care to low-income people.
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Richard McGahey, Forbes, 25 Nov. 2024
Though the family feels fortunate to have Medicaid and food stamps, their lack of income puts them in a dire situation.
—Bayliss Wagner, Austin American-Statesman, 24 Nov. 2024
The new Congress will also be considering spending reductions, particularly to food stamps and healthcare programs — goals long sought by conservatives as part of the annual appropriations process.
—Lisa Mascaro, Los Angeles Times, 1 Dec. 2024
Visit a county public assistance office such as a SNAP/food stamps location.
—Brandi D. Addison, Austin American-Statesman, 7 Oct. 2024
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Richard McGahey, Forbes, 25 Nov. 2024
Though the family feels fortunate to have Medicaid and food stamps, their lack of income puts them in a dire situation.
—Bayliss Wagner, Austin American-Statesman, 24 Nov. 2024
The new Congress will also be considering spending reductions, particularly to food stamps and healthcare programs — goals long sought by conservatives as part of the annual appropriations process.
—Lisa Mascaro, Los Angeles Times, 1 Dec. 2024
Visit a county public assistance office such as a SNAP/food stamps location.
—Brandi D. Addison, Austin American-Statesman, 7 Oct. 2024
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“Food stamp.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/food%20stamp. Accessed 29 Dec. 2024.
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