1960s. It was "surplus" cheese the government for price supports (meaning when there was a glut of dairy products the feds bought it and stored it). At least someone had sense enough to distribute it to the needy. One of my aunt's got cheese and other commodities through fed and state programs.
Bring back government cheese
Government cheese? Is that a real thing?
Yes.
It was in the 1980’s at least
1960s. It was "surplus" cheese the government for price supports (meaning when there was a glut of dairy products the feds bought it and stored it). At least someone had sense enough to distribute it to the needy. One of my aunt's got cheese and other commodities through fed and state programs.
Oh, okay. Thanks.
I know not.