SPEAK OUT: Should There Be Food Stamp Parties?
The federal government is encouraging parties and games to drum up interest in the program for low-income people, particularly the elderly.
Tupperware, Botox ... now, it seems food stamp parties are in. And the United States government likes it. According to a post on foxnews.com, the U.S. Department of Agriculture is encouraging the nation's food stamp program to promote to the elderly using parties and games. A series of guides currently posted on the USDA website promotes local offices of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program -- or SNAP, but commonly referred to as food stamps -- to entice eligible seniors to enroll in the welfare program. The promotional campaign has cost between $2.5 million and $3 million. “Throw a Great Party. Host social events where people mix and mingle,” the pamphlet encourages in one of the guides. “Make it fun by having activities, games…
Joel_Z
3:35 pm on Monday, July 9, 2012
I heard of a story. He is in good health condition and has been playing “dating games” all day via sorts of Online Dating Sites since he lost his job 5 years ago. He has been getting relief fund since. He now got Food Stamps! What a worse part is that he always says - I has a good life without doing any work, when those, who date with him online and live out of this country, ask a question - “… more ›