My sister-in-law applied for SNAP with two kids after her husband was laid off. They relied on gig work to get by. Every recertification felt like proving they weren’t lying—bank statements, lease agreements, birth certificates. Once, a system delay pushed benefits back two weeks. The fridge emptied. She avoided buying meat, afraid the balance wouldn’t last. She said the hardest part wasn’t the lack of money—it was being constantly suspected. The policy says “fraud prevention.” The scrutiny always lands on those without a safety net. #SNAPBenefits #FoodSecurity #WelfareDebate #Fairness