[Fresh Wind]

No smoke. No fire. Just a decided lack of observational skills mixed with a smattering of suspicion/prejudice.

I've never had or used food stamps. I've used cash, personal check, debit card, and credit card.

Never, ever have the words "food stamps" appeared on my receipt when I have used those other methods of payment.

"XXXXXXXXXXXX5865" does not necessarily mean Visa card. The first six digits would tell you that, but they're not available.

Food stamp distribution is (in many cases) done electronically, via a card bearing a 16 digit account number. Please Google "electronic benefits transfer".

Lack of "observational skills"? Yep.

[Evil Slayer]

They were purchased with a Bridge Card. See my post 43.

The Bridge card in Michigan, or Michigan EBT card, is used for for both Food Stamps (FAP) and cash benefit programs, under the general umbrella of the Bridges program. Families that qualify can apply for and receive a card for use with either of these programs.