6 Million Live On Only Food Stamps

American Voices

January 5, 2010 | ISSUE 46•01

Around 6 million Americans report that food stamps are their only source of income. What do you think?

I think everyone on food stamps should have to prove each week that they've tried to get food another way."

Chris Henning
Glue Mixer
The program is great, but I could also use some shelter stamps."

Kaylie Felton
Unemployed
What's going on? I'm feeling a strange uncomfortable emotion. Perhaps this is what you call the feeling of shame. Oh, now it's gone. If you'll excuse me, I have to go buy a seaplane."

William Van Landingham III
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