Can someone give me a serious answer to this ?

Question

I recently went down to the government assistance agency and told nothing but the truth about my situation and they tell me too bad even though i am not being able to make it at all right now but as i am walking out the door i see an african american couple walk out climb into their escalade and drive off ten minutes later i am in the local supermarket buying knock off food to feed my family and who do i see that couple buying steaks and ribs i overheard them talking about grilling out for a party that night so i tend to follow just to see what they pay with and what do i see them pull out the american flag food stamp card now this really upset me and i am confused as to how people can take such advantage of this assistance but i walk in there desperately needing help and i am denied

Answer 1

they may do work under the table (or illegal work), not report earnings to the government, not pay the taxes and still get unemployment/welfare benefits. Unfortunately, people do this all the time and it takes money from the people who really deserve help.

Answer 2

Welcome to America the good US of A!!! No serious I am not sure this a puzzle I have not found the answer too! It is true oh you have lost your job due to illness or accident............Too bad it is a hard knock life please sir step to the side so I can give this momma of 4 her $$ and not to mention no urine test for all the drugs that are running through her veins that her now live in jobless boyfriend who is not the father of ANY of her children has so willingly given her so he has a place to lay his head and be able to eat her steaks that the working people like you said can buy make shift food that only resembles food to fill our families belly's may God keep blessing America!!!!!

Answer 3

Wow, you have been doing that for the past thirty years?

Because that's how long that story has been around, in fact, its been around so long that it used to be a just any old Cadillac, now its got to be an Escalade.

Its so old that they don't think anyone knows that food stamps haven't been used in years, they are issued a card that looks and works exactly like a credit card.      No one can tell the difference at thirty feet.

How do I know, well, I remember it the first time it came up, then a few years ago, and then a few weeks ago here.

Its older than the hills by now.

You really should be ashamed of yourself.

THIS IS NOT A TRUE STORY, never was.

Sticks and stones, I do remember this the first seven or so times, and it doesn't get better with age.

Answer 4

The system is seriously flawed.  Too many people have figured out how to work the system and the people who really need the assistance are denied.

Is there any chance this couple has a disabled child or are either of them disabled?  That can make a difference too.

Re evaluate your current budget. Is there anything you can cut back?  How far over are you? Sometimes cutting back work hours a little bit to not qualify as full time, you can qualifiy for more benefits.  It really makes no sense, but it's the government.  Good luck to you!

Answer 5

This same thing happened to me about 20 years ago.Single mom with 2 kids and no other income but my job.They said my gross pay was 10.00 too much! Thank God for those noodles and run down trailors with cheap rent! My kids had many birthdays & Christmas without a gift.I had no car,no computer,nothing of material value.I made it though,my kids are grown and turned out good,I'm proud of them.They both own their homes too.It's just a faulty system.I wish I had an answer for you that works.Just take it one day at a time & pray!

Answer 6

LIFE'S A ***** THE GOVERNMENT SCREWS US OVER EVERY CHANCE THEY GET. they only help the people that don't need it, and they always want to keep you down.  

Answer 7

Interesting that you can't afford food and you are 'not being able to make it at all right now' but have enough money for a computer and internet connection. P.S. Libraries don't allow you to visit chat rooms.

You are denied for a variety of reasons. There is NO social services office in the country that can refuse to tell you why you have been denied...so go ask them.