05-01-2019, 09:51 PM
(05-01-2019, 09:48 PM)bfine32 Wrote: Math away. I'm just replying to your post that SNAP is permanent for those with children. So IMO that would lend merit to the Congressman's quote. Seems worded much better that "folks don't go to bed hungry" or "individuals don't know where their next meal is coming from" ect..
Seems he's referencing the fact that there are programs out there to help families. Of course he cannot speak for everyone's internal thought process.
Fred said “anyone” which is who and what I answered.
That aside,Snap only pays 60% of projected food costs. If you have teenagers, or can’t make up the other roughly 40% of food expenses then people can still go hungry. It’s less of an issue during the school year but in the summer there can be issues because getting access to the free lunch/breakfast programs are more difficult.
For example the MAX monthly SNAP benefits for a family of 3 is $500 a month. That isn’t a lot for an entire month.
