Food Stamps and Welfare Recipients

Alabama Kids Profile

New Jersey     1993 1995 1997 1999 2000 2001 2002
Welfare / Food Stamps 66% 58% 52% 43% 36% 37% 33%

Although welfare recipients have declined, the number receiving food stamps has not declined as quickly. 

Food stamp utilization rate
1997 1998
60% 58%
 

 Source: USDA

 

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