Witnessed a Guy Buy Filet Mignon & Lobster with Food Stamps (stores, dinners)

[ControlJohnsons]

damn, this thread got resurrected? it's true though, once in a while supermarkets will sell filet mignon for $8.99/lb which is two nice sized steaks. i saw a coupon for $4.99 per lobster tail last memorial day.

our nation has an abundance of food and breed cows and lobsters like nobody's business. there is no such thing as class specific foods anymore. food consumption has been democratized long ago.

[rent.in.nyc]

Originally Posted by charmed hour

One does not need to be on other programs to receive SNAP. In fact, most people receiving SNAP benefits are working folks that are struggling and meet the income requirements to receive SNAP and nothing else.

Yes, I agree with that.
The financial requirements to receive snap are very generous, and the income can be quite "high."
It can also be the only benefit somebody qualifies for.

[rent.in.nyc]

Originally Posted by HellUpInHarlem

from what the OP outlined, it appears the man was buying these items for a date or significant other. he got a filet mignon, 2, lobsters and caviar. 1 filet, 1 lobster, some caviar for him. while the date has 1 lobster, and are between the both of em probably sharing the can of caviar for the date, who probably doesn't eat red meat

I agree, maybe it was a wedding anniversary, or an annversary of any kind! Celebration at Home, nice!
He still had to pay for the booze in cash from his pocket!..:-(

[rent.in.nyc]

Originally Posted by NyWriterdude

No. Food stamps are for the person to spend on food however they please. One can use them to shop at a 99 cents store (if it has food) or Whole Foods.

Correct

[rent.in.nyc]

Originally Posted by 2sleepy

I have trouble believing that...

Me too.
It is not that easy to cheat!
Then you have always to look over your shoulder.
Is it really worth it?

[rent.in.nyc]

Originally Posted by HellUpInHarlem

actually this isn't true. People sell their foodstamps for cash and buy illegal drugs, and alcohol with em

that's rather complicated, especially if the ebt card bears a photo.

[rent.in.nyc]

[quote=charmed hour;43377570]Again, SNAP is supplemental nutrition assistance, their own money, however limited is expected to contribute to their food budget. Depending on the number and age of children in the household, they're receiving plenty of assistance to eat well and nutritiously. Before possible WIC allotments which covers many essentials.

A family of 4 receives a maximum of $649 in NYC- more than enough to eat well. Problem is, imo, people don't know how or don't care to cook from scratch. The savings are significant when compared to convenience boxed meals. I don't care to hear excuses of, "I don't have the time", etc. Spend Sunday cooking meals for the week.[/quote




Yes, this.

[rgr555]

They need to exclude luxury items from foodstamps. Maybe even fried chicken.

[xemu]

No. Stop right there. Excluding luxury food will eventually take us down a road we as a nation, a society, a family do not want to go.

First they came for the Filet Mignon, and I did not speak out—
Because I did not eat red meat.

Then they came for the Lobster, and I did not speak out—
Because I did not eat shellfish.

Then they came for the fried chicken, and I did not speak out—
Because I did not eat greasy food.

Then they came for the watermelon—and there was nothing left for me to eat.

[2sleepy]

Originally Posted by rgr555

They need to exclude luxury items from foodstamps. Maybe even fried chicken.

I don't know where you are from, but around these parts fried chicken is not considered a "luxury item"