Living on Food Stamps?

With the economy struggling and unemployment rates increasing, more and more Americans are expected to receive foods stamps - a government program to assist families who can't otherwise afford food.

In Michigan, one in every eight residents is on foods stamps.  In Kentucky, one in every seven residents is on foods stamps.   Approximately 27 million people are on food stamps today.

If you live at or under the poverty line, you are eligible for food stamps.

But don't be fooled by food stamps.  The average family may receive only about $1-- per person per month.  That amounts to only $3.33 per person per day or about $1 per meal.   One thing is for sure - no food stamp recipient will need to diet.

Source:

Copeland, Sarah, "The Reality of Living on Food Stamps."  Associated Content.  22 May 2007. http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/250111/the_reality_of_living_on_food_stamps.html?cat=22.