78 Billion A Year Spent on Food Stamps

[Nova78]

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In fiscal year 2011, the federal government spent about $78 billion on SNAP. About 92 percent went directly to benefits that households used to purchase food. The remaining 8 percent was used primarily for state administrative costs.


Holly shit batman ,that is a lot of money......

 

[starcraftzzz]

Yes people need to eat

 

[edthecynic]

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In fiscal year 2011, the federal government spent about $78 billion on SNAP. About 92 percent went directly to benefits that households used to purchase food. The remaining 8 percent was used primarily for state administrative costs.


Holly shit batman ,that is a lot of money......

"When a man's stomach is full it makes no difference whether he is rich or poor. "
— Euripides