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<blockquote data-quote="hearts and roses" data-source="post: 383385" data-attributes="member: 2211"><p><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="color: darkslateblue">I agree, if they are truly getting the 'run around', it is time to speak with a supervisor and make them aware of the situation. She should have at least gotten 'emergency' food stamps while the paperwork was processing...that is usually what happens in situations like this. I find it difficult to believe that she's been getting the run around since April. </span></span></p><p> </p><p><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="color: darkslateblue">Also, are they hitting up the local food banks and church pantries? They may be slim pickings and not much in fresh foods, but it's something. And there used to be a federal program, which is different from the food stamps, called FAN. I can't remember what the letters stand for or if they even exist anymore, but that can be very helpful in regards to putting juices, canned meats and dry goods on the table along with things like peanut butter, cheeses, and cereals. It's worth it to look up and see if there's one nearby. And lastly, would they qualify for WIC at all? They used to cover pregnant, nursing mothers and their children up to age 5. They should look into that and see if they qualify. </span></span></p><p> </p><p>I hope this gets resolved soon.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="hearts and roses, post: 383385, member: 2211"] [SIZE=3][COLOR=darkslateblue]I agree, if they are truly getting the 'run around', it is time to speak with a supervisor and make them aware of the situation. She should have at least gotten 'emergency' food stamps while the paperwork was processing...that is usually what happens in situations like this. I find it difficult to believe that she's been getting the run around since April. [/COLOR][/SIZE] [SIZE=3][COLOR=darkslateblue][/COLOR][/SIZE] [SIZE=3][COLOR=darkslateblue]Also, are they hitting up the local food banks and church pantries? They may be slim pickings and not much in fresh foods, but it's something. And there used to be a federal program, which is different from the food stamps, called FAN. I can't remember what the letters stand for or if they even exist anymore, but that can be very helpful in regards to putting juices, canned meats and dry goods on the table along with things like peanut butter, cheeses, and cereals. It's worth it to look up and see if there's one nearby. And lastly, would they qualify for WIC at all? They used to cover pregnant, nursing mothers and their children up to age 5. They should look into that and see if they qualify. [/COLOR][/SIZE] I hope this gets resolved soon. [/QUOTE]
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