In fairness, there could be more to this receipt than what we are seeing. First it does depend on which state you are getting food stamps in. Since the cost of living is higher in California - I am using their guidelines. For a family of 8, you could get the max of $1504 a month in food stamps and an additional $188 per person after that. This family gross income is $ 58,058 or less per month There was an additional increase because of COVID which gave California families an additional $500 as well as another amount if your children were in school and on the free breakfast and lunch program $75 per child per month, which if 6 kids would be another $450. So for a month in California during the pandemic, it was $2,454 a month maximum. Food stamps are figured based on Income less Rent, utilities ( cable is a luxury and not included). If you have ever look for housing in CA, it is ridiculous as a 3 bedroom on the very low end $3000 a month. Yes, they do not have to use each month in order to get the next months. However, at 11 months of not using, they will be taken off the program.

With that being said, are there people who are taking advantage of the program - ABSOLUTELY. But we should not judge without all the facts. Isn't that what Q tells us to question and look for the truth but to make sure you have all the information. Just my two cents and probably one of the reasons, I don't live in California and also haven't used this program.