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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I think food stamps (or snap) is now provided with a debit card, so hopefully this diminishes some of the shame for people (kids and adults).

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It is and the current farm bill in the house is trying to significantly cut funding for SNAP - supplemental nutrition assistance program. For all those here who were helped by food stamps and want to see another generation of people have the same chance to rise out of poverty, you should pay attention to the news and let congress know their inaction and inability to cooperate is hurting America's families. [/quote]

I've been a food pantry volunteer for nearly a decade and can vouch for the fact that SNAP (as it is now) isn't particularly generous.  I worry for my clients if SNAP suffers more funding cuts.

SNAP does NOT include the purchase of cleaning supplies, toilet paper, diapers, soap, shampoo, laundry detergent, deodorant, tampons/pads, tissues, hand sanitizers, paper towels, tooth brushes...so, not only are families struggling to make ends meet and provide food for their families, guess what they go without to survive?  It's heartbreaking.  They are already marginalized and often do not have the means to properly clean themselves, their children, their home.  Vicious cycle, indeed.  I always make certain that my clients get all of the above whenever possible.  Next time you have a chance to donate to a food pantry, consider non food items.  [/quote]

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