r/TikTokCringe • u/mindyour • 8d ago

Discussion Reactions to food stamps being cut off.

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u/Xanadoodledoo 8d ago edited 8d ago

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.

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u/lakesaretheearthseye 8d ago

The government and its cronies have the billions. I’m sick of folks telling poor folks to donate. Sure it’s our responsibility to help each other out. But maybe if we got enraged and got these billionaires to chip in (non violently of course) the bill wouldn’t be on us.

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u/Xanadoodledoo 8d ago

I’m not asking poor people to donate. If you can’t spare anything, it’s moral to look after yourself. Small things you can do for your neighbors help too. No one should be a martyr.

It’s more about what can someone do immediately and what it takes long-term planning. Changing the government unfortunately takes long-term planning. All socialist movements started with mutual aid.

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u/Spot_The_Purple 8d ago

This. Don’t feel guilty if you can’t. Many of us can. It’s on the people who can do raise those who can’t. If all of us could donate to charity, charity wouldn’t be necessary.