~46 million Americans participate
More than 658,000 in Philly region use program (hungercoaltion.org)
80% of recipients are in the workforce
Average family receives between $16 and ~$500 per month
Inequitable:
Inefficient:
Social Exclusion
Complex income formula
Retrospective study to measure impact of FSPs from 1968-78
4 variables measured:
Use of food stamps
Cash Inflow
Expenditure of 'eating in'
Total food expenditure
Results:
Increased usage of food stamps
No significant change
No significant change
Large increase in consumption, esp.
using food stamps