Day 2: nobody's starved

[ColonelAngus]

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

They should be able to be used for MEAT, DAIRY, FRUITS, AND VEGETABLES.

 

[stan ford 4]

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

Right, because lazy people always work all the time.

 

[Concerned American]

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

LA an OK restricting 'junk food' What is the definition of junk food. Not disagreeing with their position, just playing devil's advocate for what the abusers would use as an argument.

 

[Captain Caveman]

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

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Good to hear yours are still going grand

 

[leftwinger]

LA an OK restricting 'junk food' What is the definition of junk food. Not disagreeing with their position, just playing devil's advocate for what the abusers would use as an argument.

Pre-packaged or cooked food is not allowed. Raw hamburger, canned Spam is OK. But not deli cooked meatballs or chicken? Something like that in CA has always been enforced. Soda Chips ice cream banned I am pretty sure. It won't scan to be paid on EBT?

 

[stan ford 4]

Last I checked, cabbage was 60 cent per lb, and potato was 45. Get a job, boys. Be a man.

 

[iamwhatiseem]

It is amazing one can buy soda, candy, and Twinkies with EBT.

Not in Indiana

 

[OhPleaseJustQuit]

Good to hear yours are still going grand

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I don't get any. I make it on my own, thank you.

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[initforme]

How can snap benefits ever be an issue ? The cost nothing badically.

 

[Captain Caveman]

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I don't get any. I make it on my own, thank you.

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I know, I was jesting. Brit humour.

 

[OhPleaseJustQuit]

I know, I was jesting. Brit humour.

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Kind felt it.

Thanks.

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[Concerned American]

I think a standard cook book with recipes using staples, i.e. milk, eggs, flour, sugar, economical meats, cheeses, rice, potatoes, beans, fresh fruits and vegetables, should be issued to SNAP/WIC recipients when they sign up. SNAP/WIC/EBT should be limited to these items. The cook book should have chapters dealing with ways budgets, meal planning and menus to educate these people on ways to stretch their limited resources.

 

[OhPleaseJustQuit]

I think a standard cook book with recipes using staples, i.e. milk, eggs, flour, sugar, economical meats, cheeses, rice, potatoes, beans, fresh fruits and vegetables, should be issued to SNAP/WIC recipients when they sign up. SNAP/WIC/EBT should be limited to these items. The cook book should have chapters dealing with ways budgets, meal planning and menus to educate these people on ways to stretch their limited resources.

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I used to know a good number of poor black women who were GOOD COOKS on a budget! No chips, Hot Pockets, frozen anything.

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[ColonelAngus]

Not in Indiana

Good for them. That leaves many who can.

 

[Foxfyre]

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.

The more I think about it, the less sense SNAP makes. I think the government should stop giving out $$$ period. Instead, to citizens with proper ID, give actual food. Plenty of beans, rice, powdered milk, vitamin/mineral supplements. And that's it. And the able bodied will be required to show evidence that they worked for wages or did community service for so many hours per week to get that.

Nobody starves. The 'poor' will be much healthier and we save the taxpayer billions. And we make great strides into ending a culture of entitlement mentality.

 

[Concerned American]

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I used to know a good number of poor black women who were GOOD COOKS on a budget! No chips, Hot Pockets, frozen anything.

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My sister has always led a frugal life style and she's a fabulous cook. She can make anything. Bakes, cans, makes soups and many dishes that you just don't see anyone making anymore. I love going to her place for meals.

 

[OhPleaseJustQuit]

The more I think about it, the less sense SNAP makes. I think the government should stop giving out $$$ period. Instead, to citizens with proper ID, give actual food. Plenty of beans, rice, powdered milk, vitamin/mineral supplements. And that's it. And the able bodied will be required to show evidence that they worked for wages or did community service for so many hours per week to get that.

Nobody starves. The 'poor' will be much healthier and we save the taxpayer billions. And we make great strides into ending a culture of entitlement mentality.

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Simplest solution ever, which wouldn't result in such an incredible amount of diabetes and obesity.

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[22lcidw]

Nobody starves in 2 days, kid.

Now you talk with logic. You show no concern for the slaves who build products for us overseas yet show militant compassion for the illegals who come here. Without orders we would convert to being those slaves at a much lower standard of living.

 

[initforme]

The working poor should be given snap benefits no questions asked

 

[Concerned American]

The working poor should be given snap benefits no questions asked

YOU pay for it init. I didn't take them to raise.