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As I stated before I got approve for SNAPS. I'm getting a large amount. I haven't used it all yet. I did get everything we needed. My fridge is full & my freezer is loaded with all types of meat. I have nothing else to buy. In October I get more SNAPS. It will add to the amount I have now. The basic stuff like milk juice eggs I get with WIC. So idk what to do with all the extra SNAPS. I have 365 days to use it or lose it. So I was thinking of buying my mom food in December when everyone gets to see the new me. I want to get her a lot of food including meat.

Is this a good idea?

Food and money are things hard to get. Food shouldn't be wasted so many hungry people in this world. Money always goes on bills.

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Im sure she will be very thankful!!!

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Why not save them until you know for sure you won't need them and the go buy stuff with the almost expired ones and donate to a shelter? Those of us who are used to living pay check to pay check often think that if I have it, I HAVE to spend it, not so if they give you a year to use it. You may need some more than your allotted amount around the holidays, or for birthdays or for another special occasion.

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Im sure she will be very thankful!!!

Yes she will.

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Why not save them until you know for sure you won't need them and the go buy stuff with the almost expired ones and donate to a shelter? Those of us who are used to living pay check to pay check often think that if I have it' date=' I HAVE to spend it, not so if they give you a year to use it. You may need some more than your allotted amount around the holidays, or for birthdays or for another special occasion.[/quote']

Your right about the holidays. I do make a lot of food here. Let's see what happens. I won't spend it unless I need something & thanks god I now don't have to make a stretch to feed the family.

We live pay check after pay check. Every Thursday hubby gets paid & every Friday all the bills get paid. Soon things will get better because 1 more payment on the largest bill & we will be able to finally have some extra cash.

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I have kept up with your posts and know that this would be a very loving gesture between you and your mom. Might help bridge the gap. I say go for it!!!

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I have kept up with your posts and know that this would be a very loving gesture between you and your mom. Might help bridge the gap. I say go for it!!!

I'm going to make sure I have everything we need so I don't regret it later. Now that I have it I don't want to be selfish. If she's in need even if she doesn't want to talk to me I'm not gonna let her go with out food. I feel now that I'm an adult and thanks god I have extra I should buy her a little something not spend the entire amount but buy her things I know she will use. Rice oil meat eggs orange juice ect..

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I do that for my mom with mine. And I always make sure I have enough to get me through the month with milk. Wic just doesn't cover it all.

New Life Started 07/24/12

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I do that for my mom with mine. And I always make sure I have enough to get me through the month with milk. Wic just doesn't cover it all.

New Life Started 07/24/12

That's true WIC is not enough & I guess since so many people are on it they don't give you as much as years ago.

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