During the 1980s, food stamps were issued as paper coupons that could be exchanged for food at authorized grocery stores. The coupons were printed in denominations of one dollar and fifty cents and were distributed to eligible recipients based on their income and household size.
The food stamp program was created in 1964 as a way to help low-income Americans purchase food. The program has undergone several changes over the years, but it has remained an important part of the nation’s safety net. In 2020, over 40 million Americans received food stamps.
