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Our Neighborhood Group Chat Shared a ‘Guide to Turning SNAP Into Cash’ — I Wish I Was Joking

In my neighborhood in South Chicago, we have a group chat where people usually discuss discounts, housing, or jobs. But last week, someone uploaded a PDF titled: “How to Legally (Not Really) Turn SNAP Into Usable Cash.” It listed: Which small stores do 50% cash exchanges Which supermarkets allow high-amount EBT gift card purchases How to turn EBT credit into Zelle Contact numbers for participating stores Every single method was illegal. Yet people replied: “Benefits are too low. This is survival.” “Americans do it too—why can’t we?” Meanwhile, the legit supermarket next door sells $100 worth of groceries that barely cover a week. Where exactly is the system breaking? #ShowUsTheBill #SNAPFraud #EBTTrafficking #RealAmerica #NeighborhoodTruths