Cut pensions. Cut pay. Layoff people for the almighty deficit-reduction obsession. And who cares if:

Growth in the food stamp program continued in the U.S. — with 27 states providing benefits to at least 1 in 7 people.

The number of food stamp recipients increased 0.1% in April, the most recent month available, compared to March, with 44.5 million people receiving benefits, according a new report from the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Food stamp numbers aren’t seasonally adjusted though, meaning a variety of factors could influence the monthly tallies.

   The tax cuts for billionaires are sacred–but a decent standard of living so people can buy food is not.