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Food Stamp Qualification Levels MUST be Raised
Human Rights & Social Justice

Food Stamp Qualification Levels MUST be Raised

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Started by Anonymous 13 years, 4 months ago
1 Update 6 Comments

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Eligibility for food stamp benefits is usually based on gross and net income. The gross income limits are established by the federal government and are changed every year. Many people whose incomes are not much higher than the required incomes are suffering. These families are struggling to provide adequate food for their families. The government is not designating enough money to food stamps for families, so Americans are often suffering from starvation, or are being forced to eat processed and unhealthy food. 


SIGN OUR PETITION TO RAISE AWARENESS IN THE FIRST STEP TO CREATE CHANGE!


Sincerely,

Talya, Chris, & Maya





Updates

April 28, 2013

I am looking at the numbers and I honestly have no words for how quickly this has grown. It is humbling to see so many people who care about this issue as much as I do. This momentum belongs entirely to you.

6 Comments

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Sarah Gallagher
13 years ago Featured

too many people are falling through the cracks. it is shameful.

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David Diallo
13 years ago Featured

i make just a little over the limit and i barely make rent. its impossible to eat healthy on what is left. help these families!!

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Tom Murray
13 years ago Featured

do the right thing for once. cost of living went up but the brackets stayed the same. math doesnt lie.

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Jessica Watson
13 years ago Featured

people are literally starving in this country. raise the levels already.

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Brenda Stone
13 years ago Featured

its crazy how hard it is to get help when you are working full time but still cant afford groceries. something has to change.

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Mike Iyer
13 years ago Featured

my kids shouldnt have to eat ramen every single night because the standards are outdated. fix this now.

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