Hi, my name is Heather, and I used to receive food stamps. I still keep the card in my wallet to remind me of how blessed I am. I didn’t “depend” on the system like, unfortunately, many families who felt the $5 billion in cuts made to the program recently. But for a moment, I experienced what it was like to not have enough. Long before I became a single mom, I cut up all my … [Read more...]
Money Monday: Do Fast Food Restaurants Victimize The Poor?
Over the past week there's been an interesting debate on the internet over whether or not certain food stamp recipients should be allowed to use their benefits at McDonald's, KFC, and other fast food restaurants. It started with this posting by BlackGirlFit. Four states already allow some food stamp recipients to purchase burgers, fries, and other fast foods. Principally the … [Read more...]