It can also be discriminatory against people from other cultures, as it would likely be structured around American cuisine and prohibit them from buying foods from their native culture that they're more familiar with. Vouchers for specific foods can exclude people with dietary restrictions or allergies. This is not going to save the government money. States will need to negotiate with producers, create and send vouchers, ect. The end result for these people wouldn't be healthier eating, it would be going hungry.Īs someone else already stated, lots of labor and money will be needed to run a voucher system instead of the current system. They most likely don't have access to the specific brands/sizes that vouchers would require. Many people receiving SNAP are in rural areas or food deserts.
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