The White House says every $5 in new SNAP benefits generates as much as $9 in economic activity for participating grocery stores and farmer's markets.
"It's estimated that an additional $1 billion in SNAP benefits supports an additional 8,900 to 17,900 full-time-equivalent jobs -- including 3,000 farm jobs," the White House said.
- See more at: http://cnsnews.com/news/article/susan-jones/wh-food-stamps-are-boosting-economy#sthash.bvgFqQ0d.dpuf
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