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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I don’t think it is realistic to police food items purchased. There are also valid reasons some may purchase convenience foods- living in a food desert, lack of kitchen facilities, or simply a child, disabled or elderly person who is unable to prepare full meals.

However, I don’t see any reason whatsoever for purchasing soda- and it would be very easy to remove as an allowable item. Just put it in the same category as alcohol or other disallowed items.  No one needs soda and it has zero nutritional value whatsoever, obviously. [/quote]

If you've ever had to live without a kitchen you didn't starve, right? Bread and turkey to make sandwiches. Baby carrots and ranch. Bagels and cheese. Soda, candy, Cheetos do not need to be subsidized. SUPPLEMENTAL Nutrition is the name of the program. Recipients can spend their own money on those oh-so-necessary treats. If they're going to allow soda they may as well allow alcohol because poor people deserve a drink too.[/quote]

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