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food stamp

[food stamp] / ˈfud ˌstæmp /
NOUN
coupon exchangeable for food
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He thinks any near-term volatility related to concerns about food stamp disruption from the government shutdown is a buying opportunity, given Costco will likely be less impacted than other grocery-oriented retailers.

From Barron's Nov. 3, 2025

Currently, undocumented immigrants are not eligible for California’s food stamp program, but they can apply for assistance on behalf of their U.S.-born children.

From Los Angeles Times Apr. 8, 2025

The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program's funding is mandatory, but food stamp benefits may be impacted by a shutdown.

From BBC Dec. 19, 2024

“I decided that the easiest way to stretch my food stamp dollars would be to go to the food bank first and then go grocery shopping afterwards,” he said.

From Seattle Times May 10, 2024

Grinning, Amarante produced the food stamp book and, while Nick looked on incredulously, painstakingly tore out four one-dollar stamps which he laid carefully on the counter.

From "The Milagro Beanfield War" by John Nichols



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