In fact the truly homeless living under bridges or in their cars are not even eligible because they have no permanent physical “home” address.
This is not true. I worked in food stamps. We sent them out every single month to a General Delivery address at the post office. And once they receive their card the card is automatically loaded every month. The cards can be sent like this....
John Doe
General Delivery
1730 18th St, Bakersfield, CA 93301-4328
You are applying one size fit’s all and that is not true in many states. Maybe in Ca. In other states you have to prove a physical address. You have to prove a rent receipt, utility bill, long term motel receipt, or a slip from a homeless shelter address to be eligible. And this is my point. It is not a universal situation. It is solely dependent on the state you live in.
You need to educate yourself about the fact the rules are not universal nation wide. Example work requirements. Your state waived them when others do not...
https://epicforamerica.org/social-programs/these-states-waived-the-food-stamp-work-requirements/