[the truth]

Originally Posted by Jesus.H.Christ

Whenever people talk about voucher programs, what they are really doing is stripping away money from people who need it the most and are guaranteed to spend it in local businesses.

Giving people vouchers will basically ****** up the economy even more.

The truth - if it really does work in America like you say, can you please explain why Paul Ryans idea to take medicare away from seniors to be replaced with a voucher was such a powerful motivation for voters in the last election?

Vouchers don't work in America, they are forced down the throats of the citizens.

Once vouchers are guaranteed, then costs of services will go through the roof.

as usual foul language and ill informed.

HOW SNAP WORKS

SNAP benefit levels are based on the Thrifty Food Plan (TFP), a market-basket of food updated annually by USDA representing the minimum amount a family could spend on groceries for a nutritionally adequate diet. The TFP is adjusted according to household size and income to determine benefit levels.

SNAP benefits are delivered monthly to eligible participants through electronic debit (EBT) cards that can be used to purchase groceries at over 200,000 authorized retailers nationwide.[i] SNAP EBT cards are programmed to only allow the purchase of food. Other items sold at authorized retailers are prohibited, including vitamin supplements, hot or prepared food[ii], non-food grocery items, alcoholic beverages, and cigarettes.[iii] Senior, homeless, or disabled participants, who may lack the ability to prepare meals at home, may also purchase prepared meals at low-cost restaurants