Substantial numbers of food pantry clients are eligible for food stamps but do not receive them. Background characteristics of 14,317 food pantry users in Los Angeles were analyzed to provide information helpful in food stamp outreach programs. Ninety percent of food pantry users were living well below poverty level, 59% were Hispanic, and 44% were homeless. MORE 
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