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Trends in Food Stamp Program Participation Rates: 1999 to 2005

Kari Wolkwitz

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The Food Stamp Program (FSP) helps low-income individuals purchase food. The program’s ability to reach its target population—reflected in the percentage of people eligible for benefits who actually participate—is an important performance measure.

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The Food Stamp Program (FSP) helps low-income individuals purchase food. The program’s ability to reach its target population—reflected in the percentage of people eligible for benefits who actually participate—is an important performance measure.

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The Food Stamp Program (FSP) helps low-income individuals purchase food. The program’s ability to reach its target population—reflected in the percentage of people eligible for benefits who actually participate—is an important performance measure.

Key concepts: Food Stamp Program, Current Population Survey, Food stamps, Population, Fiscal year, Survey of Income and Program Participation, Percentage point, Business

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