Over 1 million face loss of food stamps over work requirements
Source: AP
January 30, 2016 at 1:04 PM
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) More than 1 million low-income residents in 21 states could soon lose their government food stamps if they fail to meet work requirements that began kicking in this month.
The rule change in the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program was triggered by the improving economy specifically, falling unemployment. But it is raising concerns among the poor, social service providers and food pantry workers, who fear an influx of hungry people.
Recent experience in other states indicates that most of those affected will probably not meet the work requirements and will be cut off from food stamps.
For many people, "it means less food, less adequate nutrition. And over the span of time, that can certainly have an impact on health and the health care system," said Dave Krepcho, president and chief executive of the Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida.
Read more: http://www.cleveland.com/nation/index.ssf/2016/01/over_1_million_face_loss_of_fo.html#incart_river_home
valerief
(53,235 posts)LiberalArkie
(15,708 posts)petty crime goes up, and might I say the lawyers, prisons and FOP make money.
forest444
(5,902 posts)the biggest obstacle to getting over this "welfare queen" obsession of theirs is the perception that most people on assistance are minorities (particularly African-Americans, for whom Republicans seems to have a particularly sharp hatred).
LiberalArkie
(15,708 posts)been there, would rather rather raid garbage cans when I was younger than ask for help, would rather catch sprinklers running early in the morning than go to a shelter for a shower. White males are bred to be the strong independent type. Even at 68 it is still hard to ask for help.
forest444
(5,902 posts)And empathy for your fellow man.
That's not always the easiest thing in the world to feel.
LiberalArkie
(15,708 posts)forest444
(5,902 posts)So many people get jaded or bitter, you know?
Let me tell you, a nice, warm cup of St. John's Wort tea really soothes when it's one of those days. A little Bossa Nova is really nice too.
JCMach1
(27,555 posts)It's just going to blow out poverty and hunger even more in those areas.
daleanime
(17,796 posts)Kip Humphrey
(4,753 posts)potone
(1,701 posts)In the absence of reliable child care it is difficult for women to keep their work schedules. More affluent women have more access to child care that they can afford, although it is always expensive. I view this as not only part of the war on the poor, but also the war on women.
Travis_0004
(5,417 posts)potone
(1,701 posts)But I thought that even women with children had to either be in job training or work to get the benefit.
LiberalArkie
(15,708 posts)act exactly the same way.
Kip Humphrey
(4,753 posts)LiberalArkie
(15,708 posts)Generally easy to spot, multiple doctorates and other degrees, head of social service departments etc. Completely enable to comprehend the people they are supposed to help, because they do not have contact with the poor at all. They have "people" that do that.
trillion
(1,859 posts)I wouldn't be surprised if their answer to starving people is withhold food.
There is something seriously something wrong and sociapathic about a whole lot of republicans.
Travis_0004
(5,417 posts)trillion
(1,859 posts)national budget balance around 96. We used to say he was the best Republican President we ever had.
He also gave us the TPP.
JustABozoOnThisBus
(23,336 posts)This is a stupid condition for food stamps.
Faux pas
(14,657 posts)with great disappointment and sadness.
w0nderer
(1,937 posts)OhioChick
(23,218 posts)w0nderer
(1,937 posts)ok, done, thx
title:
x-post via ohiochick::: Over 1 million face loss of food stamps over work requirements
X-post via Ohiochick from:
http://www.democraticunderground.com/10141331342
also xposted to working poor:
http://www.democraticunderground.com/1284582
also xposted to poverty:
http://www.democraticunderground.com/11181039
Over 1 million face loss of food stamps over work requirements
Source: AP
January 30, 2016 at 1:04 PM
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) More than 1 million low-income residents in 21 states could soon lose their government food stamps if they fail to meet work requirements that began kicking in this month.
The rule change in the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program was triggered by the improving economy specifically, falling unemployment. But it is raising concerns among the poor, social service providers and food pantry workers, who fear an influx of hungry people.
Recent experience in other states indicates that most of those affected will probably not meet the work requirements and will be cut off from food stamps.
For many people, "it means less food, less adequate nutrition. And over the span of time, that can certainly have an impact on health and the health care system," said Dave Krepcho, president and chief executive of the Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida.
Read more: http://www.cleveland.com/nation/index.ssf/2016/01/over_1_million_face_loss_of_fo.html#incart_river_home
Tab
(11,093 posts)I know someone with little money for prescriptions, no insurance except hospitalization, but a 401(k)/IRA that is the only safety net remaining (and it only has $10k, which is the only resource for a deposit on an apartment after the house gets foreclosed on), not working, but therefore too rich for medicaid but too poor for medication, especially if you're talking a few hundred a month for prescriptions only. Even if you THINK you have money, often you don't. I know the IRA might sound like a lot of money for some, but it can disappear in a hurry between deposits, moving, lawyers, and losses.
dreamnightwind
(4,775 posts)Live and Learn
(12,769 posts)Politicub
(12,165 posts)It's negative effects were masked by the tech bubble at the time.
ForgoTheConsequence
(4,868 posts)Funny.
nashville_brook
(20,958 posts)dreamnightwind
(4,775 posts)http://www.politico.com/story/2016/01/nyt-endorses-clinton-kasich-218444
JesterCS
(1,827 posts)Been ting to get disability since 2003 for social anxiety, depression, and bad knees. Basically I was only able to keep my food stamps while applying for SSD. I can't work an 8 your shift and I have trouble because of anxiety attacks. So I've fallen through the cracks basically because now SS says they can't pay me SSD or SSI because I didn't work enough in life, lost my food stamps, my meager 115 dollars a month. Thank god my parents understand my issues, otherwise I'd be on the street
dreamnightwind
(4,775 posts)and I completely understand, somewhat similar issues here. Best to you, hopefully society will grow more compassionate and less Darwinian.
Flying Squirrel
(3,041 posts)Last edited Sun Jan 31, 2016, 12:41 AM - Edit history (2)
No way I'm gonna go through their ridiculous program for 20 hours a week for $194 a month in food stamps. Subtract from that the $99 monthly buss pass I'd have to buy to get back and forth to the center, and that's $1.09 an hour (not counting commute time). How worth it would that be to anyone? So I'll just have to let the food stamps go bye bye.
elleng
(130,860 posts)Todays_Illusion
(1,209 posts)While the billionaires are enjoying another luxury weekend
http://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/267641-koch-network-spent-nearly-400-million-in-2015
The Koch network hired out the entire Renaissance Resort and Spa. Koch staff and security guards are stationed throughout the resort and screened cars at the front gate to prevent infiltration. The hotel has a championship golf course, a sand-beach pool, and 100,000 square feet of meeting space. Hung in the hotel lobby is a giant banner announcing the theme of the event, A Vision to Unleash Americas Potential.
Corey_Baker08
(2,157 posts)It was Indiana Governor Mike Pence's Way Of Saying Happy Thanksgiving To Low Income Hoosiers...
Damn I Couldn't Imagine Handing Over Even More Essential Services To These Republican Governors, Before Cutting Or Eliminating SNAP Benefits These Greedy Ass Governors Should Have To Live A Mandatory Minimum Of 1 Month On The Average Residents' SNAP Allowance...
Agony
(2,605 posts)we are a very rich country with a maldistribution of cash.
at least 2 others running the food bank also pulled in 6 figures