Melissa Day+FollowWe Didn’t Commit SNAP Fraud, But We Were Treated Like SuspectsMy 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 #Fairness30Share
Ernest Fisher+FollowThe Color of a Free LunchAt school, lunch vouchers came in different colors. Mine stood out. A classmate once said, “My parents say your family gets free stuff.” I didn’t argue. They do pay for it. But that lunch was the only hot meal I had that day. #SchoolLunch #ImmigrantKids #WelfareDebate #FairnessInPractice00Share
cynthia89+FollowThree cartsI was standing in line at Walmart when the cashier asked for another bag. Then another. Then another. Three full carts. Meat, snacks, frozen food. She paid with SNAP. The man behind her put two loaves of bread back because he was short on cash. Nothing she did was illegal. It just didn’t sit right. Where do you draw the line? #SNAPStories #GroceryLine #WelfareDebate #EverydayAmerica00Share
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 #HoustonLife21127Share
