Excerpts from the report Highlights: The dual objectives of the Food Stamp Program as stated are to expand markets for agricultural products and to improve diets by increasing the ability of needy families to purchase more and better foods. Preliminary findings from surveys of food consumption by low-income families in 2 pilot areas in which studies were made indicate that the Program has made substantial progress in attaining both objectives. The market for food was expanded among needy families. Program participants consumed food that was greater in quantity and money value in the Program period than previously. During September and October 1961, urban recipients of food coupons in Detroit consumed foods with a money value 34 percent higher than during April and May, the preprogram period. Among rural recipients in Fayette County, Pa,, an increase of 9 percent was found.
