You are right, autumnraine!
When my husband started his own business, 40 years ago, we took a big risk. We had children under 10 to feed, and the early years were very tough.
We ate lots of beans and whole grains. I made everything from scratch, including our bread. A whole chicken was good for a week, and healthy soup was ever present on the stove to fill hungry tummies. Oatmeal was a much better breakfast than boxed cereal, and way cheaper.
People have forgotten how to live lean and mean. Perhaps the supermarkets should teach these people how to make healthier meals when using food stamps.
It would give them some pride, and a sense of accomplishement to see how far they can stretch those food stamp dollars.
I know, I am a dreamer...
I think it's the WIC program that allows the user to purchase only specific items and brands. They should expand that to food stamps as well.
How does a 19-year-old let herself look like that????
I don’t think the supermarkets can or should, but I think that taking food budgeting, healthy lowcost cooking, and meal planning and preparation should be a requirement before getting foodstamps. You shouldn’t be eligible until you have a better idea of how to use them.