Incredible how store put on advertising campaigns for EBT customers.
The Food stamps have also caused food inflation.
Prices are escalated and it can be linked directly to food stamps. It's just like government loans for tuition given to college students. The food companies (WIC approved foods, etc.) rise their prices.
This paper talks about the inflation and profit link from universities.
http://www.escholarship.org/uc/item/7g0888mj#page-5Basically, a college raises their tuition up to $1 the government will match it. Food prices rise, government will match the average rise to the benefits received, higher profit margins for food companies (especially the ones that are "WIC" approved, etc.)