Moreover. foodnot couponsis given directly to these women and children. assuring that what is prescribed for them is consumed. New Orleans has participated in this program since 1969 and this remains a program having widespread support throughout the city. from participants to the business community. We have experienced tremendous growthover 500 percentin the last year for a number of reasons including certification problems which almost crippled our program but have now been resolved. an influx of Cuban refugees and other Central American immigrants and the recession. The $2.5 million I added will accommodate this increase. but will not accommodate food price inflation. Thus. strong program management will be needed to make sure that these funds cover those now on the rols.
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