02-13-2018, 12:43 PM
If done right, this could be a good fix.
I worked in a grocery store back in college. Food stamp abuse is pretty common (people selling their stamps, giving cards to other people in exchange for stuff, etc). Likewise, I don't think the intent of the program is for hungry kids to get all the Mt. Dew they can chug and Doritos they can eat. But nobody wants to overhaul the program.
Now, I volunteer for a food bank. It amazes me the number of people who come in and 1- ask if they can trade stuff and 2- ask if we've got any [insert favorite junk food].
If done right, I don't have an issue with food assistance being designed to be more nutritious and better regulated. My only concern is the history of outsourcing Meals and Wheels and similar programs has been disastrous. It's usually businesses that try to maximize profit by minimizing food, so you get meals of high protein goop.
I worked in a grocery store back in college. Food stamp abuse is pretty common (people selling their stamps, giving cards to other people in exchange for stuff, etc). Likewise, I don't think the intent of the program is for hungry kids to get all the Mt. Dew they can chug and Doritos they can eat. But nobody wants to overhaul the program.
Now, I volunteer for a food bank. It amazes me the number of people who come in and 1- ask if they can trade stuff and 2- ask if we've got any [insert favorite junk food].
If done right, I don't have an issue with food assistance being designed to be more nutritious and better regulated. My only concern is the history of outsourcing Meals and Wheels and similar programs has been disastrous. It's usually businesses that try to maximize profit by minimizing food, so you get meals of high protein goop.
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