06-15-2011, 11:03 PM
Ron Ramirez Wrote:People can't abuse food stamps here in the USA like that anymore, Arran. These days the recipients of food stamps receive a debit card which is used just like any other debit card...the food stamp funds are put on the card electronically on the first of every month and must be used for food...the funds cannot be used for cigarettes, booze, or old car radios.
That's good to hear that someone made some changes, I was picturing something like green stamps where people walk into a store with sheets in a book. It's a bit off topic but is the card tied to a user by name or is it like a gift card where anyone could use it. I already knew about the booze and cigarette aspect of it but was wondering if they had a way of preventing a food stamp card from being traded or sold?
Regards
Arran
