After the Great Depression, the concept of food stamps was originated. With the high unemployment rate, that created an even higher poverty rate. This meant that many Americans could not afford to pay for food for their families, causing the creation of food stamps. Recently, the unemployment rate raised in number again. This has caused a rise in a need for food stamps again. In both scenarios, the government pays for these stamps. The government, in both situations moved from being less involved to more involved in the everyday life of its citizens by providing these programs. During the recession in 2007, millions of jobs were lost and, for those who were still employed, most hours and wages were lower than before. The government, similar
