According to new data from the Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance, 3 million NY State residents were on food stamps in 2010, an 11% increase from 2009. Which means that the 1.7 million city residents on food stamps account for over half of the state's recipients.
The state got $5.1 billion in food stamp benefits last year, with the average monthly benefit per person is just $150. Which will get you about two bags worth of goods at Whole Foods. Minus the sugary drinks.
