Day 2: nobody's starved

[Captain Creeper]

I have to take a trip to Publix this afternoon for dog food. I wonder if I am in danger of the poors stealing my purchases in the parking lot.

 

[OhPleaseJustQuit]

I have to take a trip to Publix this afternoon for dog food. I wonder if I am in danger of the poors stealing my purchases in the parking lot.

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Maybe they won't need to feed their pets, if they get hungry enough.

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[ColonelAngus]

Technically they can't. But there are ways. Burger joints do have signs EBT accepted here. Anything is possible?

Most states have no limits on what they purchase.

In 2026, a bunch of states are outlawing soda, candy, and shit like Twinkies.

Iowa is the best. Anything no subjected to state tax is eligible….meat, dairy, fruits, vegetables…

 

[ColonelAngus]

Technically they can't. But there are ways. Burger joints do have signs EBT accepted here. Anything is possible?

Technically they can't. But there are ways. Burger joints do have signs EBT accepted here. Anything is possible?

I did not know until yesterday….

U.S. States Changing SNAP Food Purchase Rules in 2026

Starting in 2026, several states will implement restrictions on certain SNAP food purchases, typically targeting soda, candy, and “junk food” or processed snacks. Approximate start dates and items restricted are listed below:

• Arizona (first wave) – Jan 1, 2026
  Restricting: Soft drinks, candy, and junk food (varies by region)
• Idaho – Jan 1, 2026
  Restricting: Soda and candy
• Indiana – Jan 1, 2026
  Restricting: Soft drinks and candy
• Iowa – Jan 1, 2026
  Restricting: Candy, soda, and all taxable food items except seeds/plants for cultivation
• Utah – Jan 1, 2026
  Restricting: Soft drinks only
• Arkansas – July 1, 2026
  Restricting: Soda, low/no-calorie soft drinks, certain juices (<50% natural juice), candy, and “unhealthy drinks”
• Florida – Jan 1, 2026
  Restricting: Soda, energy drinks, candy, and “prepared desserts” (e.g., snack cakes)
• Louisiana – Jan 15, 2026
  Restricting: Soda, candy, and junk food
• Colorado – March 1, 2026
  Restricting: Soda and candy
• Texas – April 1, 2026
  Restricting: Soda, candy, and certain processed snacks
• Oklahoma – Jan 1, 2026
  Restricting: Soda, candy, and junk food
• West Virginia – Jan 1, 2026
  Restricting: Soda, candy, and unhealthy snacks

 

[JWBooth]

SNAP benefits "aka the gravy train" came to an end yesterday (at least, the federally funded benefits did). States have had to step up and perhaps - will even have to eliminate a bit of their bureaucracy in order to keep payments flowing.

As best I can tell:
1. Nobody has starved yet (despite doom and gloom predicted from the democrats)

2. Chuck Schumer is still responsible for this government shutdown.

 

[leftwinger]

I did not know until yesterday….

U.S. States Changing SNAP Food Purchase Rules in 2026

Starting in 2026, several states will implement restrictions on certain SNAP food purchases, typically targeting soda, candy, and “junk food” or processed snacks. Approximate start dates and items restricted are listed below:

• Arizona (first wave) – Jan 1, 2026
  Restricting: Soft drinks, candy, and junk food (varies by region)
• Idaho – Jan 1, 2026
  Restricting: Soda and candy
• Indiana – Jan 1, 2026
  Restricting: Soft drinks and candy
• Iowa – Jan 1, 2026
  Restricting: Candy, soda, and all taxable food items except seeds/plants for cultivation
• Utah – Jan 1, 2026
  Restricting: Soft drinks only
• Arkansas – July 1, 2026
  Restricting: Soda, low/no-calorie soft drinks, certain juices (<50% natural juice), candy, and “unhealthy drinks”
• Florida – Jan 1, 2026
  Restricting: Soda, energy drinks, candy, and “prepared desserts” (e.g., snack cakes)
• Louisiana – Jan 15, 2026
  Restricting: Soda, candy, and junk food
• Colorado – March 1, 2026
  Restricting: Soda and candy
• Texas – April 1, 2026
  Restricting: Soda, candy, and certain processed snacks
• Oklahoma – Jan 1, 2026
  Restricting: Soda, candy, and junk food
• West Virginia – Jan 1, 2026
  Restricting: Soda, candy, and unhealthy snacks

I suppose I was used to CA denial purchase of junk foods.

I had always seen seperate groups of items by people in the checkout. EBT stuff first. Then a pile ogmf "good stuff" lol! To be paid in cash.

Wow! Those other states. Wow! So many. No wonder I saw those signs "EBT accepted" in other states for hamburger and fries.

 

[LAUGHatLEFTISTS]

Nobody starves in 2 days, kid.

According to the videos I’ve seen many snap recipients are carrying at least a two month reserve.

 

[stan ford 4]

Time of get a job, losers.

 

[LordBrownTrout]

1. You don't know that.
2. Republicans are being blamed for the shutdown.

Nope, democrats hate the poor and are causing this. Heartless and everyone knows it but the idiots.

 

[Crepitus]

Time of get a job, losers.

Most of them already have jobs

 

[Concerned American]

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I haven't even seen any evidence of any benefits stopping.

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We were shopping one day at the grocery store in our little town and we happened to get into a conversation with an old guy in one of the aisles. While conversing, this gent told us that he "had money" but he always made a point of going by the food bank and getting whatever groceries that they had that were on his list before going to the store. He said he saved a lot that way. It never dawned on me that anyone would do that. SMH. These are the types of things that prompt me to oppose public assistance.

 

[stan ford 4]

Most of them already have jobs

Do they now?

 

[Crepitus]

Do they now?

Yes

 

[stan ford 4]

Yes

link?

 

[OhPleaseJustQuit]

We were shopping one day at the grocery store in our little town and we happened to get into a conversation with an old guy in one of the aisles. While conversing, this gent told us that he "had money" but he always made a point of going by the food bank and getting whatever groceries that they had that were on his list before going to the store. He said he saved a lot that way. It never dawned on me that anyone would do that. SMH. These are the types of things that prompt me to oppose public assistance.

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I knew someone who was fairly well off, who utilized food banks, but did not get EBT. If I'd known which food banks he used, I'd have reported him in a hot minute.

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[tahuyaman]

When does the looting start?

 

[leftwinger]

Most of them already have jobs

Ridiculous. Single women with 3-7 babies in diapers? No husband claiming those babies? She's not working. Are you on dope? you communist anarchist baboon?

 

[IM2]

GOP are being blamed for the shutdown by leftist retards, so it’s irrelevant.

The nation is blaming Republicans. You will learn.

 

[Crepitus]

Ridiculous. Single women with 3-7 babies in diapers? No husband claiming g those babies? She's not working. Are you on dope you communist anarchist baboon?

3-7 babies in diapers?

Come on man, you know that's bullshit.

 

[IM2]

link?

Nobody needs to give you a link because you believe something stupid.