It is the end of the "paper era" in the Food Stamp Program since all 50 states and the U.S. territories now provide benefits by electronic transfer instead of the traditional paper coupon

It is the end of the "paper era" in the Food Stamp Program since all 50 states and the U.S. territories now provide benefits by electronic transfer instead of the traditional paper coupon. "The transition to the electronic benefits transfer technology has improved administration of the program, saved money, and made it easier for low-income families to purchase nutritious foods for their families," declares Secretary of Agriculture Ann M.

Veneman.

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