1.) Should America provide more funding for SNAP? If so, how much of
an increase? If not, how does the current funding seem
appropriate?
Ans. No, America should not provide more funding because one most Americans abuse the importance of SNAP. Plus it is based on eligibility of a household income, so one Is basically getting free money that they have to maintain for a certain period of time.
2.) How should Americans define “food insecurity?” How should
Americans define “starving? What solutions can Americans use to overcome
food insecurity and starving in America?
Ans. Americans should define "food insecurity" as a condition that leads to ongoing unavailability of food. It is something one has to worry about day and night as to where their next meal is going to come from. As far as the solutions to help food insecurity and starvation Americans should just take an extra step to help prevent this problem. Whether its too increase s.n.a.p.s, open up more charity organizations to help feed those in need, or protest to make more healthier foods cheaper so that it can be affordable.
3.)Do you live in a food desert? How can America feed people who
live in food deserts?
Ans. No, I do not live in a food desert because I have a lot of food resources around me.
America can feed people who live in food deserts by making food more accessible to people in need or maybe by producing closer agriculture.
4.) Should America rely on charities to feed the hungry? How much of
a reliance?
Ans. Yes, America should rely in charities to feed the hungry because that's what most charities are there for. Also if people didn't take their time to make these private or public charities there would probably still be thousands of more hungry people around the country.
5.) In what ways can America better subsidize the farming industry
and its crop production?
Ans. America can better subsidize the farming industry and crop production by providing more funding towards crop production.
6.)What are the most common myths and misconceptions about those who
depend on food banks and other food assistance programs?
Ans. There are a lot of misconceptions about those who depend on food assistance programs. For example most people feel as though people who do receive assistance are unemployed and like the fact that can receive free food stamps or cash assistance form the govt. But, what most people fail to realize is that is not exactly true. Some just happen to have set backs in their lives or have to face certain circumstances that causes them to have to rely on the government for help.
an increase? If not, how does the current funding seem
appropriate?
Ans. No, America should not provide more funding because one most Americans abuse the importance of SNAP. Plus it is based on eligibility of a household income, so one Is basically getting free money that they have to maintain for a certain period of time.
2.) How should Americans define “food insecurity?” How should
Americans define “starving? What solutions can Americans use to overcome
food insecurity and starving in America?
Ans. Americans should define "food insecurity" as a condition that leads to ongoing unavailability of food. It is something one has to worry about day and night as to where their next meal is going to come from. As far as the solutions to help food insecurity and starvation Americans should just take an extra step to help prevent this problem. Whether its too increase s.n.a.p.s, open up more charity organizations to help feed those in need, or protest to make more healthier foods cheaper so that it can be affordable.
3.)Do you live in a food desert? How can America feed people who
live in food deserts?
Ans. No, I do not live in a food desert because I have a lot of food resources around me.
America can feed people who live in food deserts by making food more accessible to people in need or maybe by producing closer agriculture.
4.) Should America rely on charities to feed the hungry? How much of
a reliance?
Ans. Yes, America should rely in charities to feed the hungry because that's what most charities are there for. Also if people didn't take their time to make these private or public charities there would probably still be thousands of more hungry people around the country.
5.) In what ways can America better subsidize the farming industry
and its crop production?
Ans. America can better subsidize the farming industry and crop production by providing more funding towards crop production.
6.)What are the most common myths and misconceptions about those who
depend on food banks and other food assistance programs?
Ans. There are a lot of misconceptions about those who depend on food assistance programs. For example most people feel as though people who do receive assistance are unemployed and like the fact that can receive free food stamps or cash assistance form the govt. But, what most people fail to realize is that is not exactly true. Some just happen to have set backs in their lives or have to face certain circumstances that causes them to have to rely on the government for help.