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The Shopper Who Waited for Her EBT to Refill

At a supermarket in Philadelphia, a woman filled an entire cart with groceries, only to tell the cashier at the last second, “I’ll come back when my EBT reloads.” The manager had to re-shelve melting ice cream, deli items, and produce. Someone in line whispered, “We work and pay cash while she treats the store like her personal storage unit.” SNAP was meant to help people eat—not to let shoppers reserve half the freezer aisle. #SNAPAbuse #SupermarketStories #EBTReload #RetailStrain