Instead of allowing uneducated, non-budgeted, unhealthy selections for food needs, perhaps move toward government commodities once more. This helps in many ways. It decreases EBT fraud, can be rationed over the course of a month and not just at the start, creates more demand from farmers for ingredients, creates jobs for packaging and distribution, forces a healthier eating lifestyle, and also, children have access to consistent rations to prevent hunger. Frozen or oven-ready entrees would be easy to heat, easy to pack, cost efficient in bulk amounts, and nutritious. Allowance for things such as milk, juice, fruits and vegetables and breads can still be added to the EBT card at a much, much lower allowance.
After all, it is still just assistance.
Thank you.