While Americans continue to battle with a website that promises affordable healthcare for all, millions more are now facing yet another government disappointment.  As of today, many will see a cut in their food stamps due to the expiration of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistant Program (SNAP) recession-era boost.  The plan will cut roughly $36 a month for a family of four.  Those who rely on food stamps will now have to cut back on something else in their household in order to make up for the reduction in benefits.

Thirty six dollars may not sound like a big deal to some Americans, but people on food stamps rely on the program because their income does not allow for them to take care of their overall family expenses simply from their paycheck.  And of course there’s the other side of the story, too.  Who’s playing the system?  This, among other things, drives the cost of programs, until they sky rocket and have to be cut in order to remain active.  Currently, a family of four must gross $2552 or net (after allowable deductions) $1963 monthly to be eligible for SNAP.

And this brings me to my next question.  Why are we sending billions of dollars in aid to other countries when we can’t even afford to feed our own?  While you’re thinking about this, and I hope you are, grab a few cans of tuna or whatever you have extra of lying around your home, and take it to your local food bank.

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