Food Stamps On-Line: A Review of State Government Food Stamp Websites

Publication Date: May 2004

Publisher: Center on Budget and Policy Priorities (Washington, D.C.)

Author(s): Stacy Dean

Research Area: Social conditions

Keywords: Food costs; Welfare; Income diversity; Household income

Type: Report

Abstract:

Virtually all states have made information regarding the Food Stamp Program, including their applications, state policy manuals or regulations, and general program information, available to the public via the World Wide Web. The Center on Budget and Policy Priorities (Washington, D.C.) reviewed each state’s web pages to determine what information and services they offer regarding the Food Stamp Program.

This paper lists the addresses for each state’s food stamp web pages and also provides an overview of the types of information and services that states provide. Those interested in expanding the services provided on their state’s web page may find the overview section helpful because it highlights the various features states offer, such as benefit calculators or office locators.