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Originally Posted by Shaun @ Tru6
I think EBT cards should only be able to be used for healthy foods. Yes there's a challenge in defining healthy. Maybe weighted purchases like $1 in fresh veggies is charged $.90 to the card.
The bigger problem is food deserts where poor people live.
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Maybe the "weighted purchases" purchases would help.
A problem is that, except for fresh fruits, there isn't much food that is healthy and also quick and easy to prepare. People who work two jobs don't have a lot of time to prepare meals. They are stuck with quick, easy meals that aren't so healthy. I don't care how long people who don't work have to spend cooking rice or whatever, but I know working folks who receive EBT, and they should not be punished for doing their best to support their family.