School lunches are an issue that the federal government has taken note of. Last year Michelle Obama implemented a program called “Let’s Move” mandate for healthier foods in schools. In 2014, there is a mandate that all unhealthy non-nutrient meals be taking out of school as well as vending machines with sugary snacks and sugary beverages have been removed. The occasional fundraiser such as bake sales are allowed but when schools don’t comply like in the example of Houston, Texas High Schools they are fined, Huffington Post advised, ”TDA got serious and imposed fines totaling $73,000 on eight Houston high schools for illegal competitive food sales.” After many fines and reports the schools are fined even bigger. Also, “a variety of opportunities
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Food stamps are being relooked and possibly even more regulated than before. Earlier this year energy drinks, such as Monster, and certain luxury meats and seafood’s, steaks and crab legs, were under the microscope for being banned from being Food stamp able. The state of Texas questioned why are these items able to be purchased with the SNAP program if they are unhealthy choices or they cost the tax payers too much money. Should Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program EBT, also known as SNAP or Texas Food stamp program, be accepted at convenient stores? Others argue that although states give out money for food sometimes it is not enough a CNN New documentary … Recipient buys frozen foods instead of fresh foods due to her thinking it will go to waste and not all be eaten. Benefit amount for her and her child is $215.00 monthly. She did have a job working at McDonalds but did not make all of her hours at times due to the company sometimes being slow. Groceries are more expensive due to economic reasons such as gas and natural disasters. Is the government allowing enough subsidized funds to each recipient that is really in
Food stamps are being relooked and possibly even more regulated than before. Earlier this year energy drinks, such as Monster, and certain luxury meats and seafood’s, steaks and crab legs, were under the microscope for being banned from being Food stamp able. The state of Texas questioned why are these items able to be purchased with the SNAP program if they are unhealthy choices or they cost the tax payers too much money. Should Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program EBT, also known as SNAP or Texas Food stamp program, be accepted at convenient stores? Others argue that although states give out money for food sometimes it is not enough a CNN New documentary … Recipient buys frozen foods instead of fresh foods due to her thinking it will go to waste and not all be eaten. Benefit amount for her and her child is $215.00 monthly. She did have a job working at McDonalds but did not make all of her hours at times due to the company sometimes being slow. Groceries are more expensive due to economic reasons such as gas and natural disasters. Is the government allowing enough subsidized funds to each recipient that is really in