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Study: Minority of SNAP recipients spend benefits early each month

A well-known aspect of the monthly Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) payments is some recipients may spend most of their benefits early in the month, possibly resulting in trouble obtaining food later. Read the full article on the Atlanta Journal-Constitution.

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Study: Minority of SNAP recipients spend benefits early each month

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