Rising Prices Pinch Food Stamp Recipients

NPR | By Diantha Parker

Published June 5, 2008 at 1:00 PM EDT

The rising cost of food has left food stamp recipients struggling to make ends meet. The maximum monthly food stamp allotment for a family of four is $525. People are filling their cupboards in creative ways.

Diantha Parker reports for Chicago Public Radio.

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