The steak was thicker than my palm. Ribeye. Two of them. The cashier scanned the EBT card like it was nothing. No hesitation. No questions. I don’t know her story. Maybe she works two jobs. Maybe she’s struggling. But I couldn’t stop thinking about how many people on SNAP are told to “budget better.” Is this survival—or something else? #SNAPBenefits #FoodAssistance #CostOfLiving #AmericanReality