1939 Food Stamp Act

The 1939 Food Stamp Act was a U.S. law designed to help combat hunger during the Great Depression. It established a program that provided food stamps to low-income families, allowing them to purchase food. The program aimed to boost nutrition for struggling families while also supporting food producers by increasing demand for agricultural products. This initiative marked a significant government effort to address food insecurity and laid the groundwork for future food assistance programs in the United States. It was a step towards recognizing the importance of food access as a basic necessity for all citizens.