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/
We weren’t talking about work requirements. We were talking about the homeless. There is a difference.
That needs to change. If federal money is used basic rules should be the same across the country. If a state wants their own rules then the state needs to do it without federal money.