Food Stamps: We’re No. 1, We’re No. 1

We’re number one. However this distinction isn’t something Idaho can brag about. We’re number one in the nation when it comes to the percent increase in food stamp usage - up 43 percent over the past year. Boise State Public Radio’s Samantha Wright reports Idaho has been hovering near the top of this less than flattering list for about a year here . H/T: Treasured Valley .

Question: Are you surprised that Idaho ranks at the top of he heap re: percentage increase in food stamp use?