Concurs with earlier research showing that most low-income households live close to grocery stores or supermarkets although those in rural areas may be much farther away. Also examines attitudinal data related to shopping patterns and shows that many engage in careful shopping to stretch their...

This report finds that the typical Food Stamp client is quite satisfied with services, although misperceptions about eligibility deter many eligible households from participating, and costs to comply with program requirements are significant. Call the Food and Nutrition Service at 703-305-2133...

Discusses effective access to the program by people who are eligible for it, noting that at any given time, only 59 percent of those who were eligible participated in 1998. Furthermore, this number has been declining since the passage of welfare reform legislation in 1996. Although there are...