I have learned that people abuse the system. It should not however reflect on everyone. After my daughter was born 5 years ago and I was unable to walk, stand, or sit due to nerve damage and damaged vertebrae along with other issues from the c-section, I could not return to my self employed work. I am thankful for having some help at the time. I've always been a working and tax paying citizen. When it was my daughters birthday or I needed to prepare a dish for a get together, I bought some food that some might see as "junk" for the occasion...but it was also my responsibility to feed my kids all month long and make smart decisions as well...cooking healthy meals from scratch as much as possible. Every month I had to dip into the small savings to pay my rent, utilities, etc and food too. Stretching $300 a month to feed a family of three can be difficult. Coupons and stocking up on sales is a necessity...and I think that being smart about it is also being a good steward.
Our own Government abuses our tax dollars...so there are issues of waste and fraud everywhere...it's the dishonesty of the world today.
I don't judge because it's not my place and the only situation I understood was my own...but God knows who abuses benefits.
God forbid that someone quick to jump to conclusions should ever find themselves in need of help and then watch someone do the same to you.
Do unto others...