Have you ever had to apply for SNAP ("food stamps")? I have. It was an absolute last resort to feed my family -- one wrapped immense shame.
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Tools, assistance, and advice are empowering only when you have control over them.
Let's unpack this a bit.
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When my grandparents were getting food boxes from charity they would parcel it out among family because there was so much they couldn't use. I have severe gluten intolerance and passed a lot on to friends. Having SNAP changed our lives radically for the better
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