45.8 Million Americans on Food Stamps Now

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By Blake Ellis August 4, 2011: 5:03 PM ET

Food stamp use hit an all-time high in May.

NEW YORK (CNNMoney) -- Nearly 15% of the U.S. population relied on food stamps in May, according to the United States Department of Agriculture.

The number of Americans using the government's Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) -- more commonly referred to as food stamps -- shot to an all-time high of 45.8 million in May, the USDA reported. That's up 12% from a year ago, and 34% higher than two years ago.

The program provides monthly benefits to low-income individuals and families, which they can use at stores that accept SNAP benefits.

To qualify for food stamps, an individual's income can't exceed $1,174 a month or $14,088 a year -- an amount that is 130% of the national poverty level.

The average food stamp benefit was $133.80 per person and $283.65 per household in May.

The highest concentration of food stamp users were in California, Florida, New York and Texas -- where more than 3 million residents in each state received food stamps in May.


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And they did not even have a draught!

[union]

And they did not even have a draught!

Rather they don't have a Reagan.

[Basra-]

these are americans with many kids mostly. Very few single people are in the mix, unless they take drugs. uuuff who told them to have kids-- like i said---population control is NECESSARY. Lets hope the kids will starve to death.

[Beenaale_No1]

these are americans with many kids mostly. Very few single people are in the mix, unless they take drugs. uuuff who told them to have kids-- like i said---population control is NECESSARY. Lets hope the kids will starve to death.

Population increase in America is due to the large scale immigration, no?

[sexy-kitten]

You can't make over an X amount of money per month or your food stamp and your housing will be in jeoperdy. That's why many of the younger generation who go to school and are with legit jobs are denied Food stamp or housing depending on their circumstance. They should do that more often. Those who are capable of working need to get off their lazy butts and contribute to society! Cuz right now, people like me are paying taxes for them to lay around and just chill.. Again, this excludes those who aren't capable to become go getters.