Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 1240-01-01-.03
The Food Stamp Program is designated to promote the general welfare and to safeguard the health and well-being of the Nation's population by raising the levels of nutrition among low-income households. Section 2 of the Food Stamp Act of 1977 states, in part: "Congress hereby finds that the limited food purchasing power of low-income households contributes to hunger and malnutrition among members of such households. To alleviate such hunger and malnutrition, a food stamp program is herein authorized which will permit low-income households to obtain a more nutritious diet through normal channels of trade by increasing food purchasing power to all eligible households who apply for participation."
Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 1240-01-01-.03
Authority: T.C.A. §§ 14-17-104 through 14-8-126; 7 CFR 271.1.