food stamp

[ food stamp ]

noun

1. any of the coupons formerly sold or given under a federal program to low-income Americans and redeemable for food, as at grocery stores or markets: replaced by electronically deposited benefits under the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP.

Word History and Origins

Origin of food stamp¹

First recorded in 1935–40

Example Sentences

President-elect Donald Trump and his advisers are eyeing major cuts to federal safety net programs like Medicaid and food stamps to balance the cost of their massive tax agenda, The Washington Post reported Monday.

From Salon

She had a child at 18, relied on food stamps and lives with her father, in part because of high housing costs.

From Los Angeles Times

Mai, who has been a permanent resident and green card holder for over 40 years, receives Social Security disability benefits and food stamps.

From Salon

Welfare agencies were swamped with requests for emergency cash assistance and food stamp applications while the municipal civil service was hit with illness, death and a wave of early retirements.

From Salon

Lee spent her childhood handling the welfare checks and food stamps, preparing meals and working odd jobs around her school hours.

From Salon