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Food stamps are technically considered public assistance. This is something that is offered to certain individuals to help assist them in living.

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No. Food Stamps are not Welfare.

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Yes food stamps is a type of welfare. Its all money you didn't earn that is taken from someone else...

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How many dreamers are on welfare and food stamps?

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Are food stamps considered as income?

I know that food stamps are untaxable i dont know about welfare


Can welfare recipients use their food stamps to purchase alcohol?

No, they cannot.


What kind of person uses food stamps?

People who need assistance with being able to afford food. People with little or no income. Contrary to popular belief, all "types" of people are on food stamps. In fact, a majority of welfare recipients in America are white. And, most welfare recipients are only on welfare until they get their feet on the ground again. Food stamps are there to assist the poor, not stigmatize them.


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Can a felon get food stamps in Louisiana?

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What president is most credited with establishing welfare food stamps etc?

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Why do welfare people sell their food stamps when they received them free?

Because people need money to survive...people cannot survive on food stamps alone!


Are social security and Medicare different from social welfare?

No! Both social security, medicare, and food stamps; are all forms of social welfare.


How much money in welfare food stamps was given for a family of 4 in 1950?

Food stamps were not available in 1950. The previous food stamp program ended in 1943 and the following food stamp program did not begin until 1961.


Do you always go to jail for welfare fraud all I received was food stamps?

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how do i apply for food stamps i am homless and have nothing?

You need to take a trip to your local welfare office. They will be able to help you out.