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New Deal-era surplus commodity schemes

The 1964 Act broadened eligible items to any foods for human consumption with limited exceptions, and it eliminated the requirement that benefits be tied to distributing agricultural surpluses.

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Jan 12, 2026

What were the key provisions of the 1964 Food Stamp Act and how did they differ from earlier pilot programs?

The Food Stamp Act of 1964 made the pilot food stamp experiments permanent and established a national, cooperative federal‑state program designed to improve nutrition for low‑income households and bol...