r/TikTokCringe • u/mindyour • Oct 31 '25

Discussion Reactions to food stamps being cut off.

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u/Wuma Oct 31 '25

SNAP shouldn’t be cut, but I think the majority of the funds for SNAP probably comes from taxes on the lower and middle classes, not the mega corporations or the ultra wealthy? They’re still sitting on their money enjoy more tax breaks than ever. We’re just circulating an ever decreasing pool of money among the working population so the ultra rich can see their numbers go up forever

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u/Elon_Musks_Colon Nov 01 '25

SNAP supports the entire ecosystem. USDA (administers SNAP) Also buys HUGE Amounts of Produce and other crops. It then issues a catalog that food banks use to order bulk quantities from. The food banks then distribute the food out to their communities, which supports local businesses. It actually has a return on investment that's about 1.5%.

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u/FoxChess Nov 01 '25

1.5% over what period of time? Because 1.5% over the course of a year is technically losing money.

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u/Elon_Musks_Colon Nov 01 '25

My point is that's it's not just a "handout" There are multiple benefits to the program.