I don't hate food stamps, but I am outraged that some 21 year old woman can complain about $280/month not being enought of feed her and her baby! I feed 3 adults on less than that in a just as high COLA. So I am not sure what is going on.
Food stamps is regulated in that you can't buy diapers. You also cannot buy stuff like cleaning supplies, household goods, etc. I know because my mom was a social worker and helped people get and use food stamps.
I agree it shouldn't be for foods like candy and soda and ice cream. It should be for just food.
Another problem is people selling their food stamps so they can get cash for booze and smokes. I have serious issues with this.
I am not against welfare or a handout to help someone. Like this single mother.
But she gets $280/month for her and a baby and she eats lunch everyday for FREE at her culinary school where she's learning to cook. What is she doing then with the $280? Feeding her baby's daddy while not being married to collect help?
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