The Food Stamp Program: Good for families, good for farmers, good for Colorado
Congress will soon begin working on the Farm Bill of 2007, which will include renewal of the federal Food Stamp Program. The nation’s largest and most comprehensive nutrition program, the Food Stamp Program helps lowincome people purchase a nutritionally adequate diet. Nationally, more than 25 million people use food stamps — which are now provided through an electronic benefits card — to purchase food from local retailers. The Food Stamp Program helps 257,270 Coloradans buy food and meet their nutritional needs each month.
Aug. 20, 2006

