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Report Says More Hoosiers Are Receiving Food Stamps

Last updated on Tuesday, July 26, 2011

(UNDATED) - An Urban Institute Report indicates more Hoosiers are receiving food stamps compared to 5 years ago.

The number of Indiana resident receiving supplemental nutrition assistance has increase 39% from 2007 to 2010.

Indiana ranks in the middle of other states in the Midwest with Michigan and Ohio 8% to 10% higher and Illinois and Kentucky 7% to 10% lower.

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