Food stamp program cuts lead to 'staggering' need increase

Name: Food stamp program cuts lead to 'staggering' need increase
Uploaded: 2013-11-26T02:09:08Z
Duration: P414S
Description: The stimulus funds used to boost our nation's SNAP program during the economic recovery ran out on Nov. 1 meaning many Americans who rely on food stamps are now forced to make do with less. The NewHour's Mary Jo Brooks reports on how the cuts are impacting Colorado families and how other organizations are picking up the slack.

Clip: 11/25/2013 | 6m 54s

The stimulus funds used to boost our nation's SNAP program during the economic recovery ran out on Nov. 1 meaning many Americans who rely on food stamps are now forced to make do with less. The NewHour's Mary Jo Brooks reports on how the cuts are impacting Colorado families and how other organizations are picking up the slack.

Aired: 11/25/13

Rating: NR

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Food stamp program cuts lead to 'staggering' need increase

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