![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Why do food stamps not just provide for regular groceries? How come that stuff is covered when I can't even afford it, and it is given away by the government through the food stamp program?Ĭan a person (low income) qualify for food stamps if the person is currently under a garnishment? I would like to get my kids to have a treat occasionally. I watch the grocery belt in Ohio of people unloading loads of sugar laden foods like pop tarts, Lucky Charms, Coca Cola, ginger ale, and Dorito's and then pay for it with food stamps. Figure that one out! Did I mention I am 67 years old and disabled? I have less than two-thirds of poverty income and get a whopping $16 in food stamps and have a choice of meds or food each month and the government is planning to cut my unemployment, Social Security and food stamps because I make too much money. There are very few nutrients in them and they are damaging to health and the government supplies that too. All junk food should be prohibited, as well as restaurant foods. Fresh produce and economical meat (not processed meat), as well as essentials like sanitary products, paper towels and laundry detergent should be covered. Since the program is for wholesome, nutritious food, all sugar laden, highly processed foods should be banned. The sad part is that many people who could really use food stamps don't apply because they don't have a way to cook food conveniently.Īt least people can't get alcohol with food stamps. This is a shame, because these foods are generally more wholesome than stuff like bologna, which is permitted.Īlso, a person can't even go to a store deli and pick up something like a rotisserie chicken, which could serve for two or three meals, with a little planning. In general, you can't even get deli foods like sliced meats and cheeses. May 23, You can't get restaurant foods with food stamps. Is there a way they can just get snap until she returns to work? They have high rent, 1 car payment, Utility bills, phone bills. My son is the only sole income at this moment for at least 4 months. My daughter n law is a nurse however she went out of work 2 weeks ago to have a baby. I have a son, daughter n law and granddaughter in Flordia. ![]()
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