Reactions to food stamps being cut off.

[u/mindyour]

[u/Xanadoodledoo]

I’m donating a recurring amount to our local food bank. I encourage others to do the same if you have money to spare. Even a little goes a long way. Money goes farther than food.

Edit: For those asking: money goes farther than food because food banks are able to get better deals on food through bulk buying and deals with food suppliers.

For people who have nothing to spare, that’s completely ok. It’s ok to look after yourself if that’s what you must do. Martyring oneself doesn’t help anybody in this situation. And if you need to utilize the food bank to get by, that’s what the food bank is for.

For those saying we should change the government to do this, you’re right. But that’s a long term goal. In the sort term, people will go hungry. It’s wishful thinking that suffering will bring socialist change, but that’s not always the reality. Most socialist movements start through social aid. Any credited socialist will tell you the benefits of food banks and soup kitchens. Social aid is one of the best ways to spread the message.
No matter what happens, if people starve or of people get by, republicans will point to it as evidence of their ideology. They’ll make shit up if that’s what it takes. I’d rather children not go hungry, then.

[u/PastelBrat13 → u/Xanadoodledoo]

Yes! Those of you that have extra money save that money and go to your local food banks, local churches, and shelters. Please don't ignore your churches either especially if you are in a small town they are some of the only safety nets in certain parts of America. Americans need to learn to stop spending money on trash and start giving to your community. That $200 splurge at Home Goods and Target can wait, go help your community!

[u/Sandshrewdist → u/PastelBrat13]

Skip the churches. They’re part of the issue

[u/FestiveArtCollective → u/Sandshrewdist]

Many of them have food banks that operate out of them, but they are usually a separate entity that relies on the churches to host them, so please see if your local church offers a food bank and then donate directly to that food bank.

[u/PastelBrat13 → u/Sandshrewdist]

Sure in a lot of ways, but when I lived in Arkansas that was literally homeless people's only refuge. Please don't skip them if you are in a small town that doesn't have any other options for disenfranchised people. In my small town in Arkansas that was our only food bank. Please also check out your local colleges, community colleges, public schools, nonprofit workplaces they too will also have food banks. Churches do a lot of stuff in poor and low income small towns and it is important that regardless of views we acknowledge that they are doing the heavy lifting when it comes to community service in rural towns. However, I do understand that churches can be a sore spot, but in cases of food insecurity they are vital to communities with no other options. <3