Tag: SNAP

Food Stamps. Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT). Supplemental Nutrition Assistance (SNAP). For many, it's hard to know what to call the government funded program intended to help feed families these days. No matter what you call it, it appears to be a necessary program that instantly enrages those who have never used it, as well those who cannot survive without it. Why? Here's a few reasons. Food Money It's Friday evening, and instead of cooking you decide to treat you and your family to a meal not made in your kitchen. You stop at the local store and pick up a take-and-bake pizza. You figure "it's Friday and payday," so you also get some wings from the cold deli. Finally, you grab a couple of two liter sodas and a bag cookies, and head to the register. In front of you, is the lady who was picking up a meal similar to your's. You pay limited attention until.... The cashier informs her the...