SNAP benefits and inflation

[JTScribe]

I didn’t realize they had a bump for the pandemic, but that’s apparently over.

I have been wondering if we will start seeing more theft in groceries as prices rise for those on a fixed income … my Wal Mart backed off on receipt checks for a while but they’re back with a vengeance.

SNAP benefits returning to pre-pandemic amounts for Hoosiers

Indiana's public health emergency ended nearly three months ago, which signaled a change to SNAP benefits.

www.wthr.com

 

[Cameramonkey]

I didn’t realize they had a bump for the pandemic, but that’s apparently over.

I have been wondering if we will start seeing more theft in groceries as prices rise for those on a fixed income … my Wal Mart backed off on receipt checks for a while but they’re back with a vengeance.

SNAP benefits returning to pre-pandemic amounts for Hoosiers

Indiana's public health emergency ended nearly three months ago, which signaled a change to SNAP benefits.

www.wthr.com

You know, I've noticed I've had to resume the "No thank you, have a nice day" and keep walking recently. Glad to hear its not just me.

 

[Super Bee]

I have been wondering if we will start seeing more theft in groceries as prices rise for those on a fixed income …

I know I have seen a theft in fuel. Filled up one of our shop trucks with diesel on Friday, on Monday morning she was empty. All trucks are now being parked in the shop.

 

[snorko]

I know I have seen a theft in fuel. Filled up one of our shop trucks with diesel on Friday, on Monday morning she was empty. All trucks are now being parked in the shop.

Man it truly is the 1970s all over again. I remember everyone buying lockable gas caps. The hoodlum kids in the neighborhood were well known to siphon a tank or two.

 

[DadSmith]

I didn’t realize they had a bump for the pandemic, but that’s apparently over.

I have been wondering if we will start seeing more theft in groceries as prices rise for those on a fixed income … my Wal Mart backed off on receipt checks for a while but they’re back with a vengeance.

SNAP benefits returning to pre-pandemic amounts for Hoosiers

Indiana's public health emergency ended nearly three months ago, which signaled a change to SNAP benefits.

www.wthr.com

How much extra were they getting?

 

[actaeon277]

I know I have seen a theft in fuel. Filled up one of our shop trucks with diesel on Friday, on Monday morning she was empty. All trucks are now being parked in the shop.

Well, the powers that be would probably frown on leaving the trucks out as bait.

 

[JTScribe]

How much extra were they getting?

Looks like it was a 20% bump?

Crazy thing is, it’s a crap load of money.

A household of four gets $835 a month. We are that size and spend maybe $600 a month on groceries.

 

[DadSmith]

Looks like it was a 20% bump?

Crazy thing is, it’s a crap load of money.

A household of four gets $835 a month. We are that size and spend maybe $600 a month on groceries.

No wonder they didn't want to go back to work. This should get more people working now.

 

[DadSmith]

You know as soon as these people stop getting that $800+ dollars of free food for them a month there will be a huge outcry.

 

[DoggyDaddy]

You know as soon as these people stop getting that $800+ dollars of free food for them a month there will be a huge outcry.

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They just did.

 

[DadSmith]

They just did.

Link?

 

[Magyars]

 

[DoggyDaddy]

Link?

They expired June 1st.

Emergency allotments to end for SNAP households after May 2022

Normal monthly SNAP benefits will continue

griceconnect.com

Edit: It was also in the first post of this thread...

 

[DadSmith]

They expired June 1st.

Emergency allotments to end for SNAP households after May 2022

Normal monthly SNAP benefits will continue

griceconnect.com

Edit: It was also in the first post of this thread...

I mean is there a protest or Riot already?

 

[DoggyDaddy]

I mean is there a protest or Riot already?

Oh, maybe I misunderstood. Not that I'm aware of yet.

 

[DadSmith]

Oh, maybe I misunderstood. Not that I'm aware of yet.

I'd say the majority won't figure it out until they head to the grocery store this or next month and find they can't fill the cart with ribeye steaks anymore. Then the crying will begin.

 

[2in1evtime]

Looks like it was a 20% bump?

Crazy thing is, it’s a crap load of money.

A household of four gets $835 a month. We are that size and spend maybe $600 a month on groceries.

I am curious as to how many illegal's are getting this too

 

[DoggyDaddy]

I'd say the majority won't figure it out until they head to the grocery store this or next month and find they can't fill the cart with ribeye steaks anymore. Then the crying will begin.

Hell I'm already crying. Well, not crying. More like cursing.

 

[Leadeye]

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I remember that and all the jokes that went with it.

 

[KokomoDave]

I see families that actually need SNAP and they don't buy steaks.