Available from the Food and Nutrition Service at (703) 305-2133.

Available from the Food and Nutrition Service, at (703) 305-2017.

Examines characteristics of households participating in the Food Stamp Program in 1998, finding that participation decreased by 13 percent from 1997. Fifty-eight percent of participating households contain children, and 68 percent of these are single-parent households.

Examines changes in the characteristics of households receiving food stamps before and after welfare reform. For copies, contact the Food and Nutrition Service, (703) 305-2133.

Examines composition and characteristics of households, as well as income and benefits, finding that participation levels in February 1999 were the lowest in almost 20 years.

Examines characteristics of households participating in the Food Stamp Program in 1998, finding that participation decreased by 13 percent from 1997. Fifty-eight percent of participating households contain children, and 68 percent of these are single-parent households.