this is not just an academic question. recruiting people to go on food stamps is against the rules. but, as you will see, the usda itself has gone right up to that line. did they cross it? their strategy to get past no. but, first, john roberts and the new face of food stamps. a character you won t forget. s.n.a.p. when the safety net becomes a hammock, after the break.
her name is dionna. i don t need help from anyone. my husband makes enough to take care of us. aw, girl, when are you going to learn? this gentleman better not say that to any of my ladies in this church because the ladies in my church will tell him off. turns out dionna is the most stubborn denison of happiness park, but they wear her down. in episode five we learn her daughter sue deceit zette is ov. then she comes in last in a swimming race. dionna s friends keep up their full-court press. it doesn t matter if your husband works full time or if you own a car, i was approved and roberto has a job. yes, i know. s.n.a.p. s.n.a.p. s.n.a.p. suzette, put on your shoes, we are leaving. why are you angry? do it for your own health and for suzette. it s appalling, insulting.
individuals have a certain income limitation. you re watching a team of determined activists, preparing their plan of action. guidelines change a little bit, you feel all set and ready to go? they ll be walking around the streets of brooklyn. the mission? to sign up as many people as they can for food stamps. the new york city coalition against hunger in action. people don t know they re eligible. joel berg is the organization s executive director. we have some information about benefits. s.n.a.p. stands for the supplemental nutrition assistance program. the new name for the food stamp program. in 2008, the federal government officially dropped the term food stamps, partly to fight the stigma associated with that term. but most everybody of still calls them food stamps.
claud claudia. did roberto find a job? not yet. and that worries me because with what i earn as a babysitter it s just not enough. apply for s.n.a.p. s.n.a.p.? but isn t it just like welfare? no. s.n.a.p. is a supplemental nutrition assistance program that helps you afford healthy food during difficult times. just do it. in episode two, monica indeed does it. by episode three she tries to convince a friend ramon to sign up. i don t think i qualify. i own my house, and i live with my daughter and grandson. you might. s.n.a.p. is a program to help people. if you don t apply, you ll never know. it s highly offensive. you know, we can count on our own culture to make a success story. in episode four, ramon does sign up for food stamps and then urges another friend to do so as well. she is very reluctant.
christine and her husband had alfredo own and operate the havana delight restaurant in bart toe. she recalls hearing happiness park episodes on the radio. and when you hear this and you recognize that it s aimed at at the hispanics. what s your reaction? my gut reaction is they re calling us stupid. episode seven is an eye-opener. she goes shopping with monica. look, it s your turn to pay. wait! don t use food stamps in front of everybody. there s no stamps. s.n.a.p. gives you a card. wow! it looks like a bank card. exactly, diana. no one has to know. apply. you could gain so much. that s not why we came to america. we take care of our own without any help, and you get ahead on your own. back in happiness park, diana