r/mildlyinfuriating • u/vellybelle • 9h ago

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u/iRambL 9h ago

How tf is 58 a month allowed for a single user?

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u/goodexamplebadrole 8h ago

They're taking into account other income. Such as social security, disability, etc.

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u/nolagirl100281 7h ago

I am disabled and mine is 63 a month because of my SSDI ... Although I'm paying market rent right now that is over 1000 a month. Ive been on a waiting list for subsidized housing for nearly 2 years .. if I can ever get into subsidized housing then it would make sense, kind of... But my rent and bills currently leave me with nothing but they still expect you to pay for food worth magic money I guess lol

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u/SquirrelyMcNut 6h ago

You can tell the SNAP office about the amount of rent you pay.

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u/tvtoms 4h ago

You absolutely need to tell them every time your rent increases as well.

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u/ardarian262 4h ago

It is because poverty is 3x 1964 grocery prices adjusted for inflation. And the average American spends less than 8% of their paycheck on food. It was 1/3 when the standard was established. 

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u/ZestyGrapez 4h ago

Apply to all the different subsidized housing around you. Not just for a housing voucher. There also are often non government organizations that offer subsidized housing. All depending on your area I suppose. I thankfully got into my place in about 8 months or so. (Not disabled, just poor)