Food Stamps
Writing to Inform - Food Stamps
The government has many funds going across the United States to help support the residents of its country. Food stamps, also known as SNAP (Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program) or TANF (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families) is a resource that provides people with a way to buy food if they don’t have the money to do so. This aid is given in different forms such as a LINK card, cash and/or paper that resembles money but can be redeemed for food.Most people that use this resource are having hardships in their lives. The USDA ( U.S Department of Agriculture) states that nearly 40 million Americans are being fed by this program.( "Food Stamps.")
As of a lot of issues in the world, there are going to be pros and cons to the food stamp program. This program gives the option for cash, food and medical benefits. Anyone can get it as long as requirements are made. One doesn’t have to choose to apply for all but can do so anyways. Some people are not approved for all benefits but can be approved for one, mainly the food stamps.
Nutrition is one of the main reasons this program was made. Many people are getting insufficient foods and nutrients because they don’t have enough money.People apply and can get from $96-$136 per person per month. (“PO 105.6: Food Stamps.”) Having kids can be a benefit because more money is given per child. As of 2004 the average amount a month a person can get is $326.
(Marie Thibodeaux, Wanda.) This allows people to purchase groceries and supply themselves and/or families with the health and nutrients they need to survive.
Many businesses have signs outside of their stores stating “We accept LINK,” which means they allow SNAP beneficiaries to use their stamps there to purchase food. On the contrary, not all stores have to accept it. It is their choice.
Along with many benefits, there are many contradictions to this program. Although the incentive of the program was to raise the
The government has many funds going across the United States to help support the residents of its country. Food stamps, also known as SNAP (Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program) or TANF (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families) is a resource that provides people with a way to buy food if they don’t have the money to do so. This aid is given in different forms such as a LINK card, cash and/or paper that resembles money but can be redeemed for food.Most people that use this resource are having hardships in their lives. The USDA ( U.S Department of Agriculture) states that nearly 40 million Americans are being fed by this program.( "Food Stamps.")
As of a lot of issues in the world, there are going to be pros and cons to the food stamp program. This program gives the option for cash, food and medical benefits. Anyone can get it as long as requirements are made. One doesn’t have to choose to apply for all but can do so anyways. Some people are not approved for all benefits but can be approved for one, mainly the food stamps.
Nutrition is one of the main reasons this program was made. Many people are getting insufficient foods and nutrients because they don’t have enough money.People apply and can get from $96-$136 per person per month. (“PO 105.6: Food Stamps.”) Having kids can be a benefit because more money is given per child. As of 2004 the average amount a month a person can get is $326.
(Marie Thibodeaux, Wanda.) This allows people to purchase groceries and supply themselves and/or families with the health and nutrients they need to survive.
Many businesses have signs outside of their stores stating “We accept LINK,” which means they allow SNAP beneficiaries to use their stamps there to purchase food. On the contrary, not all stores have to accept it. It is their choice.
Along with many benefits, there are many contradictions to this program. Although the incentive of the program was to raise the
Citations: 1. "Food Stamps." Issues & Controversies. Facts on File News Services, 12 July 2010.Web. 2 Mar. 2011. . 2. 2. “PO 105.6: Food Stamps.” IDHS. Illinois Department of Human Services. 1Jan2006. Web.2 Mar. 2011.< http://www.dhs.state.il.us/page.aspx?item=20190>. 3. 3. Marie Thibodeaux, Wanda. "Cons of Food Stamps."eHow,29 Oct. 2010.Web.2 Mar. 2011