Gloria Johnson+FollowThe Second Card Applied Under a Child’s NameMy neighbor’s sister recently had police knocking on her door because the system detected two SNAP cards under her name—even though she has only one child. It turned out she secretly used her ex-husband’s kid’s Social Security number to apply for another SNAP case. That kid lives in another state. She insisted she wasn’t stealing—just drowning in rising bills: “I just wanted more milk and cereal for my daughter.” But when the state reviewed her purchase history, they argued she’d been buying more than “basic needs.” The neighborhood split instantly: Some said she did it for her child; Some called it outright identity fraud; Others worried the kid’s credit could be affected later. #SNAPFraud #IdentityMisuse #FamilyStruggles #WelfareDebate #PolicyImpact00Share
Darrell Madden+FollowEBT shouldn’t be paying for full party cartsIn Brooklyn, I was behind a woman with a cart full of party items: a three-layer cake, candies, chips, soda. I assumed she’d pay with a credit card. Nope — she swiped EBT. I’m not against celebrating kids’ birthdays. But my neighbor can barely afford a $5 cupcake for her daughter’s birthday. Is SNAP supposed to fight hunger… or fund parties? #SNAPTalk #ShowUsTheBill #NYCLife #WelfareDebate #TaxpayerQuestions00Share
Kristin Williams+FollowWatching EBT purchases at Walmart makes me question everythingI work as a cashier at a Walmart in Houston. Last Friday — SNAP day — the line went halfway across the store. A young guy came up with two cases of energy drinks, four tubs of ice cream, and a big bag of chips. He swiped his EBT card, no problem. I asked, “Not getting any groceries or meat?” He shrugged. “The system gives it, I use it. Why not?” Meanwhile, I work 38 hours a week and still budget every gallon of milk. Some days I wonder… who is SNAP really helping, and who’s paying for it? #SNAPLife #ShowUsTheBill #TaxpayerVoice #WelfareDebate #HoustonLife21126Share
