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Food Stamp Program, FNS, USDA

Mission statement:

The purpose of the Food Stamp Program is to end hunger and improve nutrition and health. It helps low-income households buy the food they need for a nutritionally adequate diet. The program is operated by State and local welfare offices, and the Federal Government oversees the State operation of the Program. The program is in operation in the 50 States, the District of Columbia, Guam and the U. S. Virgin Islands.

Contact Information:

Food Stamp Program, FNS, USDA

Internet address: http://www.fns.usda.gov/fsp/Default.htm

Phone number(s):

(800) 221-5689

Related topics:

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• DIET/FOOD
• FINANCIAL AID/ISSUES
• FOOD STAMPS
• NUTRITION
• SPANISH LANGUAGE MATERIALS
• UNDERSERVED
• WELFARE

NWHIC record number O-4729