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re: People on SNAP to get 30% credit back for buying fruits and vegetables
Posted on 8/11/25 at 6:59 pm to Boondock Saint
Posted on 8/11/25 at 6:59 pm to Boondock Saint
I agree with getting junk food off the approved list for SNAP, but I also don't have a problem with this credit for fruits and veggies. There are lots of things in between vegetables and Twinkies that can be bought on SNAP, what's the issue with incentivizing the stuff on the healthier end of that spectrum? I'd rather them be tempted to buy some fruits and veggies to make their dollar go further versus, say, another loaf of Wonderbread
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Posted on 8/11/25 at 7:06 pm to Bjorn Cyborg
quote:
millions of dollars.
Our debt is in the trillions
Posted on 8/11/25 at 7:13 pm to Geauxgurt
quote:the entire SNAP program is set up to fatten Walmarts pockets
I mean, this looks like it’s just a kick back for Walmart with the exclusivity to it.
Posted on 8/11/25 at 7:16 pm to Magnus
quote:
people on snap don't buy fruits and veggies though
They will now
Posted on 8/11/25 at 7:22 pm to DrrTiger
How much of this is Wal-mart putting up?
Posted on 8/11/25 at 7:37 pm to DrrTiger
Stop gap - but a reasonable one considering the benefits.
I'm afraid federal assistance is a part of who we are. We argue over it's duration, to whom, for what reasons... but that's no reason to not try and help them make better decisions with what they're being gifted. Up to me deduct from the same $25.00 for buying Twinkies and such. We also pick the tab for their health.
I'm afraid federal assistance is a part of who we are. We argue over it's duration, to whom, for what reasons... but that's no reason to not try and help them make better decisions with what they're being gifted. Up to me deduct from the same $25.00 for buying Twinkies and such. We also pick the tab for their health.
Posted on 8/11/25 at 8:29 pm to chalmetteowl
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Our debt is in the trillions
You are making my point for me.
Waste is waste, regardless of debt.
A family with $100k in credit card debt still should not go to Disney.
Posted on 8/11/25 at 9:08 pm to DrrTiger
Rewards for being on social welfare..brilliant
Posted on 8/11/25 at 9:33 pm to DrrTiger
Any perks for people that pay for their own shite?
Posted on 8/11/25 at 9:44 pm to Geauxgurt
quote:
mean, this looks like it’s just a kick back for Walmart with the exclusivity
I wonder if WMT is kicking in for this
Posted on 8/11/25 at 9:45 pm to DrrTiger
There is a farmers market in NOLA that does something similar
Posted on 8/11/25 at 9:47 pm to LSUFanHouston
Most of the people using snap won’t understand how a 25$ cap works
Posted on 8/11/25 at 9:54 pm to Pilot Tiger
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encouraging people to buy healthier foods
By people to you mean literal retarded adult age children?
Posted on 8/12/25 at 4:06 am to DrrTiger
I’d love to just mail a box of non-perishable items to these poor folk every week but that would bankrupt some grocery stores. So I guess we need to sell the boxes to the grocery store and let them make a few bucks.
Posted on 8/12/25 at 5:05 am to Ingeniero
quote:
I also don't have a problem with this credit for fruits and veggies.
Me either. Incentivizing good healthy choices is something I fully support because in the long run, it's cheaper and better for everyone. Insurance premium discounts, grocery credits, HSA cash back offers, etc.
Posted on 8/12/25 at 5:24 am to Bjorn Cyborg
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I said exactly that in my post you responded to, so it’s not news to me
How about Medicaid putting up to $100 on a state issued Visa for simple tests like a lab draw, diabetic cornea exam, regular semi annual PCP visit, and women can get an extra $25 for pregnancy checkups?
Not many know about that unless they get the card in the mail, automatic enrollment.
Posted on 8/12/25 at 6:31 am to Sidicous
quote:you give up
How about
your vote in exchange for what
you're freely being given?
(and not directed you)
Posted on 8/12/25 at 6:35 am to LSUJML
quote:You know them thugs be finding a way.
I would prefer a complete overhaul of the system but it doesn’t seem like this could be overly abused with a 25.00 limit
If we is being honest, all these free handout food programs should only be allowed to buy fruits, produce, meats and certain dairys like the milks, cheeses and yogurts type of stuff. No junk food or processed foods from a box or a bag. Same thing with EBT. But we all know that isn't be gonna happen. Govt wants our poors to be obese fatties and the corps ain't gonna be liking that like Nestle and the likes who is be making bank off these obesities monstrosities.
Posted on 8/12/25 at 6:55 am to DrrTiger
The roadside vegetable/fruit-stand market is about to be overrun with resale competition!
I fear there will be a run on Romaine lettuce like toilet paper during Covid. 2 people can buy a store out and corner the market! -/s/-
I fear there will be a run on Romaine lettuce like toilet paper during Covid. 2 people can buy a store out and corner the market! -/s/-
Posted on 8/12/25 at 7:56 am to DrrTiger
Meh. Bad bandaid on a much larger problem. Just spare down what can be bought to fresh grains, rice, beans, vegetables, fruit, meat/poultry (mid tier or lower/no seafood), kitchen staples.
Also need to ban people from SNAP for life for selling their benefits for cash.
Also need to ban people from SNAP for life for selling their benefits for cash.
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