Rules & Regulations of the State of Tennessee
Title 1240 - Human Services
Subtitle 1240-01 - Family Assistance Division
Chapter 1240-01-10 - General Provisions
Section 1240-01-01-.03 - PURPOSE OF THE FOOD STAMP PROGRAM

Universal Citation: TN Comp Rules and Regs 1240-01-01-.03
Current through September 24, 2024

The Food Stamp Program is designated to promote the general welfare and to safeguard the health and well-being of the Nation's population by raising the levels of nutrition among low-income households. Section 2 of the Food Stamp Act of 1977 states, in part: "Congress hereby finds that the limited food purchasing power of low-income households contributes to hunger and malnutrition among members of such households. To alleviate such hunger and malnutrition, a food stamp program is herein authorized which will permit low-income households to obtain a more nutritious diet through normal channels of trade by increasing food purchasing power to all eligible households who apply for participation."

Authority: T.C.A. §§ 14-17-104 through 14-8-126; 7 CFR 271.1.

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