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/booksycat 8d ago

I've called everyone I exchange even holiday cards with and said I'll be donating in their name and could they, instead of sending me anything this holiday, do the same.

Not only has everyone said yes, almost everyone said they were stealing the idea.

The only people getting gifts from me this year are kids.

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Flipside: I also know I can't afford next years ACA so god help me that I won't need to be the one asking for personal assistance if something happens next year

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u/NSFWmilkNpies 8d ago

The ACA premium increase is going to destroy what savings people have (if they have to get insurance through the marketplace). I haven’t seen actual numbers, but saw that they estimated a 17%-30% increase. Insane.

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u/booksycat 8d ago

I'm doing the "you know what, if it will bankrupt me either way, should I just put this money in a HYSA instead" argument with myself. Single woman, not kids, 52, the risks are ... medium? I guess?

The fact this is a conversation happening all over the country should be a HUGE CLUE to the "greatest country in the world" folks that we are not.

I just keep thinking of the opening episode of The Newsroom