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Food Stamp Program: Trends in Program Applications, Participation, and Denials

RCED-87-80BR Published: Apr 02, 1987. Publicly Released: May 11, 1987.
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In response to a congressional request, GAO reported on trends in the: (1) number of households applying for food stamp benefits; (2) number of applications approved and denied; (3) number of households participating in the Food Stamp Program; and (4) percentage of households experiencing improper denial or termination of food stamp benefits.

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Disadvantaged personsEligibility determinationsProgram managementPublic assistance programsReporting requirementsState-administered programsfood stamp benefitsFood assistance programsEconomic developmentFood relief programs