Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program
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Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program and
Their Effects on American Families
Sheree K. Smith
Lone Star College Systems
Abstract
The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) has help put food on the tables of American families. Food stamps are a Department of Agriculture (USDA) program for low income families covering most foods, although not hot prepared meals or alcohol. This paper is intended to show how and why this program works. Democrats (Liberals) and Republicans (Conservatives) have substantial opposing viewpoints on this issue that will be analyzed and discussed. Both party’s ideas and concerns should be considered as long as the American families, especially the children’s welfare, are not disregarded.
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program and
Their Effects on American Families
President John F. Kennedy developed a pilot program for hungry families in 1961 intended to expand and contract with the economy. President Lyndon B. Johnson carried the torch and signed the Food Stamp Act in 1964. This program has help keep food in the household of families that otherwise would have gone without it. However, numerous debates and research has shown that the program works but not without fault. There are many ways for people to commit fraud, as well as, use this program as a way to live instead of as a stepping stone to get on their feet.
Snap Requirements
In order for a person or family to receive benefits they must first meet eligibility requirements set by the United States government, with the exception of vehicle resources set by the states. Households may have $2,000 in countable resources, or $3250 in countable resources if at least one person is 60 years of age or older. (USDA, Food and Nutrition Service 2011) Active bank and credit union accounts are examples of resources that are used in determining eligibility. However, the resources of people who receive Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF), Supplemental...
Their Effects on American Families
Sheree K. Smith
Lone Star College Systems
Abstract
The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) has help put food on the tables of American families. Food stamps are a Department of Agriculture (USDA) program for low income families covering most foods, although not hot prepared meals or alcohol. This paper is intended to show how and why this program works. Democrats (Liberals) and Republicans (Conservatives) have substantial opposing viewpoints on this issue that will be analyzed and discussed. Both party’s ideas and concerns should be considered as long as the American families, especially the children’s welfare, are not disregarded.
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program and
Their Effects on American Families
President John F. Kennedy developed a pilot program for hungry families in 1961 intended to expand and contract with the economy. President Lyndon B. Johnson carried the torch and signed the Food Stamp Act in 1964. This program has help keep food in the household of families that otherwise would have gone without it. However, numerous debates and research has shown that the program works but not without fault. There are many ways for people to commit fraud, as well as, use this program as a way to live instead of as a stepping stone to get on their feet.
Snap Requirements
In order for a person or family to receive benefits they must first meet eligibility requirements set by the United States government, with the exception of vehicle resources set by the states. Households may have $2,000 in countable resources, or $3250 in countable resources if at least one person is 60 years of age or older. (USDA, Food and Nutrition Service 2011) Active bank and credit union accounts are examples of resources that are used in determining eligibility. However, the resources of people who receive Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF), Supplemental...