The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, more commonly known as Food Stamps, is similar to other welfare programs in that it runs the risk of making its recipients dependent on the government. A whopping fifty-six percent of recipients utilize the Food Stamps program for longer than five years, thus negating its intended purpose as a temporary safety net.
The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, more commonly known as Food Stamps, is similar to other welfare programs in that it runs the risk of making its recipients dependent on the government. A whopping fifty-six percent of recipients utilize the Food Stamps program for longer than five years, thus negating its intended purpose as a temporary safety net.