re: Are food banks "enablers" of drug addicts??

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How does anyone other than an absolute druggie do without food given the vast welfare available to the poor?

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You have to realize that in modern society there is somewhat of an in between class

People that are not considered poor enough by the government do qualify for any assistance that legitimately struggle to provide for their family

Call it the lower rung of the middle class if you must but these people exist

I know because I've met them

For instance, I just looked on the SNAP website for Texas eligibility. If you're a single mom with 2 kids that would mean that you are not eligible for any assistance at income levels above $2,933 a month

That's not an income that can easily support a mother and 2 children. Once you take out FICA taxes, rent, utilities, vehicle costs including fuel and insurance, and other necessities like clothing, cleaning supplies etc. you're not left with much.

In fact I'd bet very few people here could adjust their lives to that budget without a lot of prior planning.