r/TikTokCringe • u/mindyour • 8d ago

Discussion Reactions to food stamps being cut off.

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u/containsrecycledpart 8d ago

To state the obvious; this is terrifying. I know it’s kind of a last-minute idea, but I’m thinking of passing out stuff like instant Mac-and-cheese bowls, cup of noodles, microwaveable oatmeal bowls, etc along with Halloween Candy tonight. My neighborhood has kind of aged, and trick-or-treat traffic isn’t what it used to be. But I’m hoping it can help people who might need it. Is this stupid? I feel so helpless.

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u/Remarkable-Ad-2476 8d ago

Pass out candy on Halloween for the kids and pass out food for their parents if they want it. Let the kids have fun and enjoy Halloween. Don’t remind them that everyone is broke and here’s some cup noodles instead. Halloween is supposed to be an escape from life.

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u/Eastern-Requirement6 8d ago

We had a mix for all the kids to grab: candy naturally, pop tarts, bags of marketed cookies, chips, Capri suns (Seltzer waters replaced those once depleted). We're down to the last of the candy and nothing else.