One aspect of the government shutdown that probably wasn’t anticipated by Chuck Schumer and other Democrats, is that it has revealed to the public just how many people receive food stamps.
Years ago, when the program was still called ‘food stamps’ it was seen as something that struggling families might use temporarily to get through a hard time. Then it was re-branded as the ‘SNAP’ program and destigmatized. People were encouraged to enroll. Now there are many more people using the program, many who probably don’t even really need it.
The longer the shutdown goes on, the more reports there are about this and it’s stunning to taxpayers who did not realize until now how incredibly huge this is.
Look at this report from The Hill:
SNAP funding expiration set to hit 40 million people
More than 40 million low-income food assistance beneficiaries are expected to receive less help with grocery bills — or no help at all — in the coming days.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is threatening to withhold billions of dollars in Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) contingency funding, which Congress has already allocated for emergency scenarios, if the government shutdown stretches into November.
If you have ever been to WCSS and seen who works there you know!
i hope the shut down never ends
‘SNAP’
Some Never Are Productive.
The real question is WHY 40 million Americans are on SNAP. And, why are they on it for life?
Some have made it their career. Several generation have been on the dole and never worked a freakin’ day in their lives, Moochers off of the working stiffs, WCSS doesn;t turn down anyone unless they are of their hated race.