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MSNBC readers share their food stamp stories

We asked some current and former food stamp users to share their stories on Twitter, using the hashtag #mystampstory; you can see their responses below.

Clients wait in line to shop for food at St. Vincent de Paul food pantry in Indianapolis
Clients wait in line to shop for food at the St. Vincent de Paul food pantry in Indianapolis, Indiana, November 27, 2012.REUTERS

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