Quote:
Originally Posted by FrugalFish
Learning this has brought up a lot of questions for me- namely, how does the gov't calculate a fair amount for food stamps? Is it based on a certain diet? Is it based on a percentage of what the average American family spends? I have a lot of problems with how the welfare system works. I'm all for social programs, but not to the extent that even people who will not work for a living are able to afford more than people who work long, difficult weeks.
Sorry to vent, this really irks me.
|
They calculate based upon your income, family size, and other household expenses.