And the local numbers simply mirror an increase in need of families across the nation. "Just this week, a newly released study estimated that nearly half of all U.S. children will be helped by food stamps at some point before they turn 18 ... When you couple the results of that study by researchers from Washington University and Cornell University with these new local numbers, you can see the major concern that we should all have for ensuring that needy families and children get the food they need to live." To help meet the demand, DCF is offering several new services to assist food stamp recipients. Full Article at News4jax.com Jacksonville