Stacy Dean : Problems aside , food stamp program is a priority for 46 million people . That 's a serious problem that our policymakers need to address . Dean : Program is highly efficient ; only 3 % of benefits went to ineligible recipients . Number of recipients growing because of weak economy and recovery , she says . Number of recipients will go down as jobs increase , she says , but the need is high now .
Stacy Dean : Problems aside , food stamp program is a priority for 46 million people . Dean : Program is highly efficient ; only 3 % of benefits went to ineligible recipients . Number of recipients growing because of weak economy and recovery , she says . Number of recipients will go down as jobs increase , she says , but the need is high now .