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Originally Posted by Tom_PM
Damn, fast food places take EBT cards? Well shit.. that should not be. If it has to be, then it should ONLY be for areas that really and truly have no grocery stores.. When there is a grocery store, I would support EBT being quite limited to staple foods but it would take a long time to work out what that is exactly since not everyone is identical.
I may have to go on EBT again and I hate to even be considering it, but the simple fact is that I have qualified for it now since I got out of the hospital  It's hard to do a lot when I'm at 20% heart strength but the fact is I have a lot of pride still and hate to admit that I should be using that help. I would NEVER, EVER use that aid for fast food!! Thats bullshit. |
Do you qualify for SSI?
I've also been dealing with some serious health issues over the past year or so. Havent worked at all since January. Was rejected for SSI earlier this year but re-applied and am hoping to hear back shortly. It's been a nightmare. I have to eat healthy but am generally too fatigued to cook so ive been ordering healthy take-out food 3x per day which adds up pretty quickly. Havent tried for ebt as i have enough savings to last for another 5-6 months at my current spending level and only order take-out so i wouldnt be able to really use it for the time being. The ssi would be nice, though. I think its like $800/month. I will have no qualms taking it because i truly have not been able to work this year and would only use it until i return to full health. Or at least 80% or so full health at which point ill be ready to start working again.
There's a difference between using the system and abusing the system. Given that the system exists, its fine to use it if necessary so long as you don't abuse it. At least that's how i feel.
Anyway, good luck with everything!