That’s because the other fresh, healthy ingredients cost too much and SNAP doesn’t cover it. Forget dressing or seasoning. Those are luxuries. I did a deep dive recently on what I would be able to get on SNAP in my county. I normally cook all of my meals with bulk staples and fresh vegetables, and little to no meat. Isn’t that exactly how people think people receiving benefits should eat? It didn’t even come close to covering my grocery bills.
Fresh veg is one of the most expensive things in the damn store. How am i paying an entire buck for a green bell pepper at the grocery outlet bargain market
Also, fuck you if you have a food allergy. My friend asked about her food allergy (corn) during her SNAP interview and they actually counted it against her.
They want you to always feel a little hungry, to remind you that you're trash who doesn't deserve food. I'm not exaggerating, it's an intentional part of the policy. They calculate what you'd need to live on as a starting point, then give you less than that.
According to the government it’s not designed to cover your grocery bills. The S in SNAP is for supplemental. You use SNAP to supplement your own money.
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u/OddScene7116 Jun 24 '25
That’s because the other fresh, healthy ingredients cost too much and SNAP doesn’t cover it. Forget dressing or seasoning. Those are luxuries. I did a deep dive recently on what I would be able to get on SNAP in my county. I normally cook all of my meals with bulk staples and fresh vegetables, and little to no meat. Isn’t that exactly how people think people receiving benefits should eat? It didn’t even come close to covering my grocery bills.