Rebecca Valencia+FollowHot food ruleAt the deli counter, she pointed at the rotisserie chicken. The worker shook his head. “SNAP can’t be used for hot food.” She sighed and walked away. Ten minutes later, I saw her buying soda, chips, and candy instead. The rule was followed perfectly. The outcome still felt wrong. Who is this policy actually helping? #SNAPRules #FoodPolicy #PublicAssistance #SystemDesign00Share
PhantomPulse+FollowThe Restaurant That “Doesn’t Ask Questions”There’s a deli in my neighborhood everyone knows. “They don’t ask questions.” As long as it’s labeled “cold combo,” SNAP works—even if it just came out of the oven. Staff and customers both know the routine. Meanwhile, rule-following stores lose business, and elderly SNAP users watch others walk out with hot meals they can’t buy. #SNAPRules #HotFoodBan #WelfareReality #UnequalAccess00Share
simonsandra+FollowMy Brother Lost SNAP for Life Over One Fraud IncidentAt 22, my brother made one stupid mistake—using his EBT card to buy drinks for a friend, who paid him back in cash. He got permanently disqualified. Meanwhile, people doing large-scale fraud in our neighborhood walk free. The inconsistency still bothers me. #WelfarePenalties #SNAPRules #LifeImpact #RealStories1133993Share
