Food stamps for fast food

[SurveyMack10]

I*n the 'older' days people did not get food stamps. They had to go to a designated store/station and receive 'rations' of cheese, bread, milk, etc. The distribution station did not have any other items in it. I can still remember those 5 lb blocks of american cheese.
I think this was a better way because the food was usually higher in nutritional value than a lot of the brands in the store now.
This did not have the problem of the aid being traded for cash or drugs. Can you see selling a gallon of milk, or trading it for cocaine? Do not think it would happen

Very good point

[SurveyMack10]

Food stamps should be used to buy the basics to make as many meals as possible in the most inexpensive way.
They should only be given to those people who are actively searching for a job or a way to better their situation, and who can pass a drug test.
If you can buy drugs, you do not need my tax money to buy food.
If there are children involved who will suffer if their parents do not pass a drug test or do not get aid for not actively looking for a job, then clearly those parents are not too worried about their children's welfare. It's not difficult to not do drugs and to look for a job- if you aren't willing to do that you shouldn't be having children anyway.
The people who actually need help and are working to better their situations, good for you that is what the help is there for. Unfortunately, there are many who abuse the system.

[mprud046]

Arent people fat enough?  I strongly believe that there are better ways to get a hot meal and a hot seat.  If this bill passes the country would be back pedaling, not only would people get fatter but we would be putting money back into the big guys pockets.  Who are they really looking out for, us the people or the big corporations who got us in this mess in the first place?  You should really think about it@#$!%!

[ninajay]

In California, where I live, it has been happening for a while now. I think it works, especially for the homeless who don't have a place to cook a meal.  People can use food stamps to buy unhealthy foods in grocery stores too.

[Boise40]

I get food stamps and its not enough to buy the more healthy food that I would like to get. I also don't know how to cook very well. so, I usually get any food that I can put in the microwave. It would be nice to use my food stamps to get some chinese food once in a while. I wouldn't be able to keep my apartment if it wasn't for my food stamps. I pretty much need my food stamps if I wanna put food on the table for myself.

[vonnell60]

I read an article today that said in some states, food stamps can be used at places like KFC, Taco Bell, Pizza Hut, and they are lobbying to allow this in more states.  They idea behind it is to allow those who are homeless or not able to cook a meal a place to get hot food instead of buying chips and candy bars. 

What do you all think about this?

i think that it would be great for someone thats homeless to be able to get a hot meal instead of chips and such after all food stamps are for food i like this.

[x0uncbabiix03]

That is the most WASTEFUL thing to spend government money on.

[awette26]

i think its a good idea and could help a lot of people in need and i hope it will  pass. thats way better than chips.

[d1cheetah]

Chips is not a meal.  Use the stamps for good food for self and family.  If you want to eat out, which many of us working to pay for your food stamps can't even afford, then find a way to earn money and eat out as a treat for yourself.  On the subject of drug testing for food stamps, I believe any government entitlement program providing food, place to live, and subsistence allowance has the right and the responsibility to conduct random drug tests to prevent sponsoring drug addiction.  If they provide someone food, home, and living expenses and let them continue to abuse drugs, then the government is in essence sponsoring drug addiction and very possibly child neglect.  I know many may not agree, but that's just my opinion. 

[jljaxn1982]

I have to comment-food stamps are for those in need and due to a custody battle, in which I have all three of my children, I am THE custodial parent. My ex, their father called saying it was JOINT custody-my food stamps got cut in more than half until Someone from a bigger city near me can come investigate!!!! I clip coupons, do extra things like um FusionCash lol. Foodstamps ARE NOT FOR FAST FOOD!!!!!

[sofistak8ed]

My girl gets foodstamps and I think it would be a horrible idea to allow people to use foodstamps to purchase fast food. That would make for more lazy parents, which in turn would make more over weight and unhealthy kid to follow. Very Bad Idea in my opinion...

[pattersondebra]

How rediculous! First they complain that fast food restaurants cause obesity and now they want to ok them to use food stamps to continue this problem.

[acurtsinger2]

some people think that candy bars, cookies, chips, pizza etc. should not be allowed with the food stamp program either...but i think that a poor child should be able to enjoy a treat once in awhile justmlike the rest of us, and the homeless and less fortunate should enjoy a hot meal too.

[jjpoet22381]

Very bad idea. Where I live, fruit stands accept food stamps. I think fruit is a far better choice than fast food. Fast food is expensive. If you're receiving food stamps, it's because you're struggling financially. Why would you compound the problem by purchasing costly fast food items. Not to mention, the obesity rates are alrerady high enough. This will only contribute to the problem. 

[ancmetro]

      It is not a bad idea! Because there are so many homeless people who do not have a place where to cook and store their meals!