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Martin Fisher

Martin Fisher

1 hour ago, cakewalk said:

I have not yet read the entire article, but I thought this might be of interest here:

http://www.motherjones.com/environment/2017/01/food-stamps-snap-soda-nyt

 

From the article: "No, low-income people aren't quaffing huge amounts of soda on the taxpayer dime."

 

Some folks certainly are. 

 

One of my friends is on SSI disability.

He receives about ~$140 in SNAP — $194 being the most a single person can receive.

He spends $50 to $60 per month on Coke and Dr. Pepper, as well as several dollars on junk food.

He's CONSTANTLY complaining about weight gain and limited funds for good food — and he does know how to cook!

 

 

Martin Fisher

Martin Fisher

55 minutes ago, cakewalk said:

I have not yet read the entire article, but I thought this might be of interest here:

http://www.motherjones.com/environment/2017/01/food-stamps-snap-soda-nyt

 

From the article: "No, low-income people aren't quaffing huge amounts of soda on the taxpayer dime."

 

Some folks certainly are. 

 

One of my friends is on SSI disability.

He receives about ~$140 in SNAP — $194 being the most a single person can receive.

He spends $50 to $60 per month on Coke and Dr. Pepper, as well as several dollars on junk food.

He's CONSTANTLY complaining about weights gain and limited funds for good food — and he does know how to cook!

 

 

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