hello JM. I'm sorry to see such judgement. However, I totally understand. I was judgemental about welfare and even getting any help, ever! I worked 3 jobs and was a single Mom of 2. No help needed. But, I paid my taxes since I was 15. sadly, 5 years ago I got sick. Almost died. no longer could I work. I had to rely on HELP. food supplement card helped me eat. Let me assure you it was'nt a lot but it kept me fed. If there wasn't such a long waitlist I would probably be in low income housing . I didnt expect my illness to happen. But, it did. Food stamps and other programs have saved my life. so sir, please have some empathy as this will effect our children and elderly a lot. You don't have to like it. But, making us feel worse for having to use this program is in humane. I presume, you are a nice person and are just going through something hard yourself. Thanks for your time to read this and I hope it helps you perhaps understand the issue better. Have a blessed day.