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In reply to the discussion: Woman weeps to senator over Social Security cuts: "There's no way for me to eat less!" [View all]riderinthestorm
(23,272 posts)Access to a stove and cooking utensils are required. Knowledge and the skills to make that food (a single mom working 2 jobs is leaving the dinner prep to the 11 year old, whose preparing it for his two younger siblings...) is also required. And the physical dexterity and stamina to stand at a stove are required. My experience at the local food bank demonstrates that most folks have many faceted problems that aren't easily solved with "just eat more beans".
I think most people are arguing with you because you seem to be advocating that the poor should simply suck it up and accept more cuts. Instead of the compassionate approach which is to evaluate each situation and deal with it realistically.
Saying that the poor should just "eat more beans" (or the equivalent) isn't addressing the core issues here.