Feeding a family on a food stamp budget

[@chitsb]

In India, being round and overweight is often seen as a sign of wealth and prosperity. Being thin is generally associated with poverty. Quite the opposite in the US.

[@animalmother5902]

Trixies Tube dude I almost had a stroke trying to read that

[@freeplax17]

All the bad food that makes your fat is cheap.

[@freeplax17]

@@xxjessabugxx Never been on welfare, but when I got fat and had to lose weight I went grocery shopping with my nutritionist. and basically, everything I assumed was healthy was bad for me. The cereal I choose granola, guess what so much sugar in it I might as well been eating fruit loops. If you are trying to feed 5 mouths and make the dollar go as far as you can you can't afford the fruit alone and go right for your starches.

[@nikkiel2301]

No that's not true. In America the skinny skinny people dont have alot of food in there house or dont want to eat. And that fat people have a lot of food to eat or its in the blood or in there inherited of being fat. Back in the day in the depression times, the fat people had a lot of money and the Native American people didn't have any money and which was skinny especially the immigrants. So you can't be really sure about that it's only about how your financial issues are. It does not matter what body type you are so don't be making suggestions that you don't know and please be 100% accurate.

[@kailuaize]

Trixies Tube - Where do you live? Healthy food is not expensive. One just needs to know where to shop! I get my fruits and vegetables from a Farmers Market, a whole weeks worth for $25. And you don’t need a gym membership or personal trainer to lose weight (unnecessary luxuries). You can exercise outside for free. Go walking, jogging and running outside. Do your sit ups at home. One needs to be motivated and willing to change! Fast food is expensive. It cost almost $10 for a value meal at McDonalds.

[@M.Ramgattie]

She’s doing a great job. She tries to buy as healthy as possible, even commuting to go to a real grocery store. At least she cares about her kids.

[@OfficialJoshG1]

Doesn’t care enough to commute to a job though

[@suewomack5960]

um....you can see she is NOT doing a good job, shes as unhealthy as you can be!!!

[@M.Ramgattie]

@@suewomack5960 1 health isn’t only measured in weight, 2 she’s doing the best with what she has. Get over your privilege.

[@Aaron-pv3qq]

@@M.Ramgattie you have a hard time accepting reality.........kinda like CNN

[@AngelGarcia-zz7gz]

@@OfficialJoshG1 maybe instead of judging her you grow up and be an adult. She lost her job and things aren't always easy. She's done her best as a single mother with four kids. It's shitty of you to say what you did because you don't know what she's been through. Get off your high horse. Anyone can end up like this so stop talking. You opinion isn't valid so don't say anything unless you were in her shoes

[@skyelamford6997]

Why do people only blame the mom in this situation? The dad is just as irresponsible as her for "popping out kids." I think she is doing the best she can with what she has

[@christopherrogers8316]

Which dad

[@zzzELEVENzzz]

The dad cant have an abortion

[@lottie9677]

@@zzzELEVENzzz the mother cant wear a condom, now can she?

[@zzzELEVENzzz]

@@lottie9677 The point was the woman has final say in whether the child is born (into terrible circumstances). But responding to what you said, the woman can utilise pre emptive birth control too, I think the pill is even heavily subsidised?

[@jfhfhfhhhdjfhf563]

IG profile you do realize some of them act all nice until a kid is involved then bail. Stop acting like u know everything

[@oliviaah1563]

What a great mom, I can tell by the way she speaks. She is really trying to make the best out of her and her kids lives

[@koownmyo]

She is quite dumb too. This was an avoidable situation. Why does she keep having kids? Especially the newest one, while she is unemployed.

[@shoenan2294]

KOOWNM YO she was probably already pregnant with the youngest before she became unemployed

[@nesswhopees]

@@koownmyo How about you stop shaming her for the kids she has. She's doing great. Unlike you.

[@aliciamack9323]

@@koownmyo did you listen she lost her job as teaching assistant . She did not quiet you idot

[@kevintaylor3435]

Its both of their responsibility. If you can't afford yourself, you cant afford your kids. Society shouldn't be responsibility for your bad choices.

[@yourfavnurseb9699]

Think about the elderly Americans who have to decide if they will pay for medications or food with no ability to get a job.

[@leslie8639]

yourfavnurseb the government gives the senior citizens money

[@northsidebtown7012]

@@leslie8639 not anymore

[@lancel3435]

im disabled but im only 11

[@StinkyBlack1]

yourfavnurseb doesnt exist. youre buying democrat bullshit. the only old people who cant afford medicine and food, are the obese single moms of four who didnt work, like this fattie in the video.

[@Psycho.NYC.77]

Facts

[@sim1regina]

I can tell Mercedes doesn't really have anybody to talk about this with :(

[@octopuswiggle4933]

@@thatoneguy6776 wtf i've seen you writing vile (in my opinion) comments all over this section. All I'll say is this: if you think that taxpayer money is more important than someone's life, you have seriously messed up priorities.

[@tatymaz660]

@@thatoneguy6776 sounds like ur the one that's suicidal. Get help buddy

[@anniealexander9616]

She should talk to whomever keeps getting her pregnant.

[@juanshaftpatel7488]

@@octopuswiggle4933 if they care about their life... we wouldnt have to

[@samlung2724]

Should try to be friends with Audi and BMW.

[@kasidi002]

We don’t understand how blessed we are

[@themango9644]

Seriously

[@kiki1573]

Living by handouts is not a blessing. Poverty is actually a curse.

[@kasidi002]

Kiki's Kurls that’s not what I’m saying love. I’m saying that fortunate people don’t understand how blessed they are.

[@extendedpinky]

@@kasidi002 amen

[@LFC-Adrian]

@@kiki1573 what makes you think she gets handouts? A lot of ppl that are well off and successful weren't always well off (just like me when I was growing up). We went through struggles too. I busted my ass to get myself where I'm at now.

[@tasobouzinelos8027]

Community gardening I think would be ideal in these communities or at least the development of vertical farming considering most of the buildings in that city are abandoned. That is a must. It would be a good source of employment as well

[@jgreen3602]

Exactly. Teach a man to fish and he can feed himself for a lifetime!

[@reneeprice8459]

One thing about that is the plot usually costs money, and with families that are on Snap usually don't have the extra cash to afford that.

[@jgreen3602]

@@reneeprice8459 The government should buy the plot instead of giving out food stamps. That way people could plant year after year. And eat healthier. This processed junk people buy isn't nutritious.

[@reneeprice8459]

@@jgreen3602 Okay then you have to wait for it to grow. What if there is a blight, or anything else. Also the government thinks that things like that are a luxury not something that people need. Also is the government paying for water, seeds, and things to help during the winter. Etc. Might as well cut out the middle man, and give a ration of money.

[@tasobouzinelos8027]

@@reneeprice8459 develop a non-profit organization that focuses on vertical farming. It’s indoors which means it’s all year round and it will provide jobs for people that need it. The solution presents itself. I understand where you are coming from, but to have something sustainable that is long term as well is way better than something that is temporary.

[@itsgabbieagain]

Ssshhhiiiiiiiitttt it's gonna be a long ass minute before I have kids. I'm barely making it alone. God bless, Sister.

[@hayleemitchell9570]

Start watching one cute couponer. She gives lots of advice on getting food for cheap/free and how to save money even if you're not into coupons. She might be able to help ❤❤

[@TheShape.]

Guess you have common sense unlike here.

[@redshoefive3234]

"If you can't feed the baby..don't have the baby." Michael Jackson

[@virtualspacenaut]

@@redshoefive3234 "If you can't feed em, don't breed' em" -Joe Jackson

[@puffymuffin9064]

If you can't afford to support yourself think twice before you get Children

[@paytonguarnett4244]

Some of y'all have never struggled, and it shows.

[@themadgod1830]

@Beiza Gomez Definitely got a point there.

[@EsmeraldaLomeliM]

@Beiza Gomez exactly

[@Kevin-qj8sz]

Beiza Gomez some of us were born into it not like we had the choice to exist

[@LadyCoyKoi]

Hypothyroidism exists, dumb ass! I have it and people are shocked that I'm still chubby (138 pounds), especially after knowing that I eat under 800 calories and exercise 5 hrs a day. 🙄 Normal thyroid people would are 5ft tall would weight under 90 pounds at my lifestyle. No amount of exercise and under eating will make me be at a normal weight. I struggle just to maintain this current weight so shut your fucking face bitch! You don't know their medical history and family history.

[@Kevin-qj8sz]

Juci Shockwave what are you eating exactly?

[@ShawnaeIngram]

That's why I don't have kids. I can barely take care of myself lol. I'll pray for her though she seems really strong. Edit: I had my first child May 2018. I’m not on any government assistance. Lol still nothing wrong with it though.

[@Str8OuttaFrayser919]

+Shawnae Shanique bless

[@benreiltd.2528]

co-signing for real and I'm pretty damn expensive so... one or more kids would be murder on the funds!

[@nnbb2763]

should be more folks with ur common sense.

[@Bloombaby99]

Same here.

[@yummylemons172]

Exactly!

[@HeatherLynseyMusic]

My grandma gets $72 a month. It’s so heartbreaking. It’s like she worked her whole life to struggle like she did when she was working? This is frustrating to see.

[@lillianp8900]

elderly needs more help. that's around what my grandma gets. it's fine because our family all pitch in to make sure she has everything she needs

[@HeatherLynseyMusic]

lillian p Yes, they really do. I do worry about the elderly who don’t have family to help them, there’s probably way more than I want to think 💔

[@gabbyfritz6908]

Before we joined our ex stepmoms food stamps she was only getting $64 a month it is ridiculous how little people care about their own kind smh

[@dianaprince9311]

It’s insane that the elderly get the least in food stamps benefits after working and retiring. It’s sad that seniors are either starving or having to go to the local senior center for three meals a day. This should not be.

[@CDN1975]

Hope you help her.

[@enidpratts9528]

I'm thankful for the way I grew up. ❤ was never hungry, always fed.

[@opnode9962]

Ikr I just realized how spoiled and rotten I am

[@userfrombk]

Lol they over here getting only half a meal while am crying over not getting another big mac

[@charleneoneill4729]

Same here with me

[@trobairitz8654]

Oh. I cant really say anything because my mother is single and has to rely on Food Stamps for 3 kids.

[@alicemcminn5109]

I often wonder what happend to this family I hope their doing good now . She's such a good mum who is just trying to get by ❤

[@slycat2355]

I went to school, got a master's degree, and then worked 20 years in my field before 2autoimmune diseases left me unable to work anymore. I'm single and have no kids. I've been fighting for SS disability, but it takes forever because you're repeatedly denied. I would give anything to have my life back where I was working and a contributing member of society. I made plans to care or myself and not have children out of wedlock, but I didn't see health problems out of my control robbing me of it all.

[@lesliejanicke2250]

You need to get a lawyer, otherwise you will continue to be denied.

[@susanosborne7133]

Welcome to life enjoy the ride

[@mariellletomtom2235]

First of all birth control doesn't always work, and in numerous states there is limited access to abortion, things that can prevent these things. Second of birth control, yes it exists, but that does not mean women are getting it. Things such as misinformation and stigma are causes. Third, I don't know if she mentioned this in the video she could be a victim of the teen pregnancy cycle, if you are interested in that look it up, but what if she became a mother young got kicked out, what if she has no support system, do you know her, you don't. Fourth The fact you are going to look at someone in poverty and say wElL yOU sHoUldN't hAvE hAd 3 kIds, and then refuse them basic human necessities NO how about instead of judging them we help them and break the cycle. no wonder America is the laughing stock of the world, Jesus Christ with people like you here

[@ameliar6374]

Im in awe of how apathetic these comments are. I have an autoimmune disorder too that has left me disabled to the point where I am practically bed ridden but atleast I have my family to care for me because I cant work. Im sorry youre going through that alone I cant even imagine

[@zyralux9733]

İ have autoimmune diseases and single too . hopes best for us all

[@jennyoneill8497]

U can have a good job and have 1 kid and still struggle and some women dont get child support

[@riverdaletales8457]

Simple solution don't have kids .

[@suspish2240]

@@riverdaletales8457 most people don't plan children. Most babies are accidents, I was a oops baby.

[@riverdaletales8457]

@@suspish2240 ever heard of condoms ? Birth control pills ? Morning after pills ? Vasectomy ? All these choices to prevent having kids , sure one kid can be an "accident" but 3 4? Blahahaha that's just you being careless

[@victoria-sb2xp]

Riverdale tales are you prolife? cause if you say all those things i hope you’re pro choice. if a women can’t support a child or the child will not have the proper care. abortion is the more likely choice. also no father?? she’s not getting child support? don’t just blame her. blame the dead beat father as well

[@riverdaletales8457]

@@victoria-sb2xp pro life pro choice? that's all bullshit people just need to not have kids if they not ready pretty simple

[@max-vg5wt]

seeing this 6 years later, i hope she and her kids get the life they deserve, sending nothing but love ❤

[@alucardbalmond3480]

Do you really believe her? $5 a day on food but you can't question how she gained over 300 pounds? Wow...

[@nesswhopees]

@@alucardbalmond3480Cheap foods are higher in fats, sugar and salts.

[@alucardbalmond3480]

@@nesswhopees right... $5 a day for her family will make her and her family bones. She is trying to get a bigger welfare. Why can't you see it?

[@happynothorny9522]

@@alucardbalmond34805 dollars a day per person* she has 4 kids including herself so it’s 5 people total which is about $25 a day in meals maybe less cuz the baby, it ain’t much but they won’t be reduced to bare bones by the budget

[@organizelifewithAMM]

​@@alucardbalmond3480so little minded. She said 5.00 a day per person.

[@Inmywordz]

I wish her the best of luck, at least she's taking care of her kids the best way she can in her situation and not on the streets.

[@anthonyt425]

Inmywordz True, she's doing the best she can given her situation. That's admirable

[@RocknRollDina]

relying on the govt, taxes from other people's hard earn money is really what I call "taking care of her kids"

[@melissam1652]

RocknRollDina She doesn’t have a choice. That money is there to help people.

[@thenicestpersonafteryou1533]

MomoNo Hanna The pill is a healthy choice.

[@melissam1652]

Good grief! The pill isn't 100% (it doesn't work all the damn time). Also it is not healthy! Have you seen the side affects? Women can die from the pill. I'm guessing you are a man. Also, if you are a man if you don't want kids get a snip! Or just don't have sex, stop leaving birth control up to women. Take some responsibility.

[@courtdana8877]

My mother has always said "The system is there to keep you there."

[@derpherpp]

Some genetic cliche statement. Might as well say "it is what it is" . Wtf does that even means

[@cameronjansz88]

yeah the system forced her to have 4 kids

[@derpherpp]

+Check Mate I know right, sounds some ignorant comment some uneducated people would say, with no evident for the general statement "the system to keep u there". And no one forced these hoes to have kids to be leeching on tax payers money

[@Lilreeces10]

That makes NO sense.

[@Lilreeces10]

How the welfare system is there to keep you there.

[@esonon5210]

This is awful. I know this was 5 years ago but I hope her life is better now.

[@MrGameplayMakerHD]

It most certainly has not. She had another child. Like she said at the end of the video, she has nobody but herself to blame.

[@esonon5210]

@@MrGameplayMakerHD how do you know she had another child?

[@MrGameplayMakerHD]

@@esonon5210her facebook account was public a few months ago, it is locked now but she had another child

[@IDFK__]

@@MrGameplayMakerHD another child... gosh I’m trying to feel sorry for this woman but, that’s just completely irresponsible on her behalf 🤦‍♀️🤦‍♀️

[@MrGameplayMakerHD]

@@IDFK__ You just cant help some people, lots of people don't understand that

[@sugarkiddo]

Here in India The government doesn't gives you money but has dedicated shops where You can get scores of kgs of foodgrains for less than a dollar with your coupon. Got my entitlement today which was 50 kgs of Rice and 14 kgs of wheat for 7 people in my family, like every month. Quality not so good tho, but what even poors like us ask for.

[@jon6309]

What about street food? I’ve seen prices in India fetch for less than a dollar in rupees?

[@codguy12]

Thats why dont have kids

[@jon6309]

@@codguy12 that is why the developed world is having a child crisis. There fault for not solving inequality issues in the first place!

[@akinbabujoseph3955]

@@jon6309 in some Indian states, you get a kilo of rice for 1rs, which is 0.01 dollars. And along with buying groceries, it means cooking at home you can have 3 hearty meals for 20 Rs per person a day. I was born in a middle class family and when I used to live alone, my daily food budget was 150 Rs or about 2 bucks. 2 bucks a day you can live quiet comfortably if you know how to cook, not if you buy from outside. Eating out is always costlier than cooking

[@jon6309]

@@akinbabujoseph3955 I live in Hawaii and love to eat at Indian restaurants once in awhile. They are much pricier than some other restaurants here in Hawaii . A plate of Indian food will cost around $12-$15 which is above average for a quick city centre lunch for corporate workers.

[@MsSharon2011]

I love how all the fathers walk away like “ it’s not my problem”. Yes it is feed your kids you made them too . She’s there every day taking care of the kids . Why give her grief ? Poor woman is only trying her best with what she has . And daycare costs a fortune so lots of single moms are stuck in a no win situation !!. I hope she has brighter days ahead x

[@ecclairmayo4153]

Sharon Flynn - agreed it is disgusting how they are not helping to care for their kids. But i think the people are pointing out how since her kids fathers have all just walked away, she should stop having relationships with these losers and deadbeats for her childrens sake. These so called men are no good and she can do bad by herself she doesnt need these men making life harder for her by getting her pregnant again. The last child she had means she got pregnant while unemployed and that didnt help her and her 3 children because now she has another mouth to feed. These men are the worts scum of the earth but they didnt make the baby alone. She was there too and is stuck with thr consequences

[@LattzGz]

Sharon Flynn so u wanna say my dad was in jail my mom RAN AWAY to diffrent country and its his fault omg suicide on 14/2/2019 i dont even wana be 16

[@TinFoilCat90]

Sharon Flynn As a female I just want to say: Women need to own up and stop blaming the dead beats they chose. Stop spreading your legs for every guy you date. Have self respect ladies!

[@803logic]

I'm not for kicking a person while they're down but to single out men (the father's) in this situation is ridiculous! Accountability for closing your legs, protecting yourself knowing that 1 child was already a struggle!!!!!!! We can man bash all day long but it doesn't negate the fact that she put herself and her kids in this situation!

[@hi-xf7cj]

That's why you don't have sex with a deadbeat.

[@MsEllaM]

The lady named Debbie Stokes at the Eat Smart Marketplace pantry is such a Beautiful Soul. I can see it in her eyes. She is kind and she genuinely cares for others. Thank you Debbie.

[@tinabrown8456]

Amen she is doing God's work! I pray for them all!

[@romeros2493]

My husband and I have five kids together and about 5 years ago he was diagnosed with valley fever had to have his lung removed, etc...at the time our special needs daughter was in and out of the hospital from having brain surgery, to mouth surgery, to a g-tube placement...times were hard and we had to go on food stamps we only had 3 kids back then though... Fast forward to now we are off of snap and raising our five kids without government help!! By God's grace my husband was able to pick up more work and pay the bills back that set us back...and by God's grace our daughter is also in a better place!! So not everyone abuses the system there are families who actually need the help!!

[@karinajasse4554]

Wow. Kuddos to you and your husband! I agree, not everyone abuses the system. If you need the help it's not greedy or selfish to ask. Only, of course you don't take advantage once your back up on your feet. I hope God can continue to bless your family's health and give you all the support and love to be happy!

[@deninelynch9556]

You are correct but I bet you didnt walk around with a coach purse and by steaks. That's what drives me nuts. Btw. Glad your family is doing better.

[@jamilahshabazz1624]

the government does help with children that have disabilities..

[@theburners32141]

Sr. Romero for every one of you there’s 100 that don’t. The math doesn’t add up. Do away with all of it period.

[@MetroPcs-py2fj]

Sr. Romero i love your comment but please next time say by the Lord Almighty's Grace since gdd isnt the name of the lord.

[@petegriffinhoapresident]

This is extremely humbling, as much as I support less Government spending, we need to help single fathers and mothers because many people grew up (including me) with parents who weren't too well off. Just look around you each day, think of everything you've been given, everything you've experienced, and thank god for the position you are in. Because the most admirable thing for many people is the humbleness and the fact that you don't take your family or your life for granted. Thank god for mine and thank god for yours.

[@ukmedicfrcs]

We need to support birth control and that's it.

[@ramizinam7665]

No we should give out condoms to Single Mother and Deadbeat Fathers. Not Food Stamps. If you can’t feed them don’t breed them.

[@petegriffinhoapresident]

@@ramizinam7665 okay but what do we do to the men and women who its too late?

[@ramizinam7665]

@@petegriffinhoapresident Let them starve

[@alucardbalmond3480]

I like to be 250 pounds and still act like I'm under fed. Lmao only in America.

[@brad349miller]

“I’m here through the choices I’ve made.” I’ll shut my mouth now. She gets it.

[@vickieclark5931]

I was so glad to hear her say that. She's not a victim and that is refreshing to hear especially when many people in these situations blame everyone but themselves. She may eventually get ahead just cause she knows that it is up to her.

[@asiandod325]

@@vickieclark5931 Has she given up custody of her kids yet?

[@Heshkinp]

Yep her fault for keeping her legs open

[@1818dedee]

You didn’t listen to the part that said she lost her job. She was making a great living before. Anyone can loose their job

[@asiandod325]

@@1818dedee Then get another and it is her fault she lost her job. And I can't lose my job, unless I kill someone, then I could apply somewhere else. Which is why in the ideal world, people should wait until they have a stable job like being a doctor.

[@sunshinelow3995]

Where are these “baby daddies”. It’s a shame.

[@brii2743]

Maybe it’s not baby daddies it doesn’t have to be a “baby daddies” case 🙄

[@brii2743]

Plus you don’t even know her stop assuming shit

[@brii2743]

@@DwellInHouse4ever no

[@carlkpsplucky5554]

@@brii2743 What are you talking about. If she had multiple children by different men, and was never married, then it is a “baby daddies” situation. Not judging, but you have to call it what it is.

[@kodiak3995]

@Annette B not something to be proud of.... My family lives on em’ 65%

[@LovinLifeLivinRight]

Could they maybe have some classes to TEACH women to cook. That was my issue, i was raised on the same crap she buys...its worthless. I didn't know how to actually cook. My older neighbor (bless her soul) helped me learn to cook with ingredients rather than processed EVERYTHING. It does take more time but you can cook in bulk and put some in the freezer for another meal later. I ended up NOT needing food stamps once i REALLY learned how to cook. Its cheaper...healthier and a better way to feed your family.

[@michellesapisces8349]

I absolutely agree. They should have mandatory home economic classes in high school. I was never taught how to cook healthy or run a home or stuff like that, was taught a bit of budgeting in math class, but i think there are many people who grow up in families like that as well who would benefit from learning it in school.

[@kandykandy8166]

Mama Bear teach me mama bear make some videos or suggest some please i cook chilli spaghetti. Pork chops but i want to learn to cook in bulk too

[@kandykandy8166]

I know duhhhhhh and nobody was asking you tho so what's with the attitude

[@bluevelvetsunsetjfc]

Michelle Ach they did have home economics but most schools have had to cut out the class due to a lack of funding

[@michellesapisces8349]

amara nicole that’s too bad, hopefully the government will see the need for classes like that to be taught.

[@ashleighrose8115]

Some of the comments on here are disgusting its not like she isn't trying, it's like yall think being on foodstamps is a choice and that it is so great. When you have 4 kids plus two adults to feed it really doesn't go that far... this woman lost her job so she was clearly working and I'm guessing losing her job wasn't by choice but at the end of the day she still has babies to feed and THATS what foodstamps are there for, to help those who NEED it... like this family does! Unless you've been in this situation you have no idea how much it sucks and how much of a failure you feel like at times depending on the government to feed your family, it can he degrading especially for women when it's our job to take care of our kids and we feel like we're failing by not being able to provide like we want to.... this isn't a life style choice, its a means of survival. Humble yourselves, you'll be much happier!

[@JaejoongPrincess]

I rather go to a food pantry then to rely on the government for food stamps. I don't make much and only work weekends. My mom suggested me to get food stamps because I spend half of my check on buying food and I mostly buy fruits, vegetables that goes bad in a week and I buy salmon and walnuts. I can't wait to find a way to move out and live off grid and have a huge garden.

[@koownmyo]

She literally had the newest kid while she was unemployed. How stupid can you be?

[@kmac2280]

Yeah but as a cashier and someone who has had food stamps I can tell you a majority of people spend their food stamps on junk which is why we need to take Doritos, candy, energy drinks, cakes, soda all of that off the list of things people should get. Cause if you’re really hungry and starving for good health and nutrition then you should be making your food from scratch . Buying flour in bulk, produce on sale , stuff like that and making sure your cupboards aren’t an open buffet if you’re family is really starving. Also there are a lot of community dinners, that people assume are just for homeless people but again they are community dinners. Also food banks always nearby and a lot will help in emergencies. Thirsty? Find a library they usually have fountains. If this was a 1930 depression people wouldn’t know how to handle themselves and that saddens me. I’ve watched how Americans shop on food stamps and then I’ve watched Indians(from India) and Hispanic buy food. Trust me when I say people who immigrate here know how to shop to maximize what they get cause they are doing it the right way. The food stamp is a trap when you think you can depend on it for the rest of your life. It’s only there to help temporarily. That’s why when you report your earnings they adjust how much food money they’ll give you. Personally I think they could do better on that figuring not everyone could save to move and feed their family at once maybe they should allow 2-3 months for earning more before they adjust it so it gives people a chance to get off the system better since nothing is being solved now. At the end of the day though there is no excuse for starving in America especially democrat cities where there are all these resources.

[@shoenan2294]

KOOWNM YO she either was already pregnant before she became unemployed or was with a partner with an income whom them split with her after

[@addiehangers3836]

@@koownmyo you aren't very bright are you

[@danaehall9701]

This is where extreme couponing comes in handy

[@ashleewilliams5226]

Righttttttt!! She wouldn't even pay for anything If She played it smart

[@VirgoAsphyxia]

Where is she going to use coupons? They don't have real grocery stores where she resides just corner stores. You can't use extreme coupons at a corner store.

[@kingkingfling3387]

MyChoclateThunder actually i get 2 pounds worth of news papers day and that gives me the certain coupons I need to get me the 5 dollars worth of sweets I like

[@VirgoAsphyxia]

@@kingkingfling3387 I understand that you use coupons. I still use coupons. But I also live in an area where I have 4 major supermarkets. This lady has none. You guys are missing the point. Your giving her something that she cannot utilize. How is that helpful?

[@kingkingfling3387]

MyChoclateThunder there is one thing that would help her buy healthy food

[@amyrivers9792]

I wish you all the best. Keep you head up and continue to fight to get the best for you and your children.

[@dbellino3]

or keep your legs crossed

[@melaniemars155]

Fighting stop having kids you can’t afford

[@luhhnukkii9310]

That was very rude tbh...

[@valizeth4073]

No it isn't. Having a kid is expensive. If you really can't afford it, don't get kids. Is it fair for a child to grow up without their parrents having money for them? They can't even afford to feed them. It's not about them, it's about the kids. If you don't have any money. Wait with having kids.

[@luhhnukkii9310]

First of all nobody was talking to you .. Jus because she can't afford kids doesn't mean she can't have them.. You don't know what could have happened .. She could have gotten raped.. And fyi it was rude the way they commented .. If they had something rude to say they shouldn't have said it.. Cos probably 99.9 % of the people that say rude or mean things online aren't gonna say it to that persons face .. Sooo.. Come correct when you coming for me..😂😂

[@SnowWhite-pu2ok]

She should definitely try couponing! You can buy hundreds of dollars worth of food with a bunch of coupons it's amazing. It really saves you a lot of money. Wishing her the best of luck! ❤

[@imtiredproductions2956]

Snow White my mom does that and it saves us soooo much money that every christmas the tree is overflowing whith presants

[@adamhensley4296]

I wish my parents would do that.

[@norainnoflowers1551]

we try... It all depends on region tbh

[@wndrwmn72a44]

She doesn't need to cut corners to save money! She's getting it for free! If she actually worked she'd know the value of a hard days, honest pay!

[@lastnamefirst_]

She should definitely try getting her tubes tied.

[@jacquelinejackson878]

My mom was married. With 4 kids when my dads drug habit developed and she became a single mom because she left. She worked everywhere you could think of. Roofing. She was a prison guard. Daycare worker. Restaurant. Then she got fibromyalgia and was confined to the bed for a year. The meds they gave her made it damn near impossible for her to care for all of us. Eventually my mom just worked through the pain. I hate seeing it. It’s not so black and white. Be mindful.

[@byronchavarria4954]

What Is Fibromyalgia

[@hourglas39]

Sad and where is the father, does she get child support. She needs to learn how to stretch the food like make soups that will last forever that you can freeze and re-eat later.

[@jenniferv3255]

hourglas39 she gets enough money in stamps. Over 700 that is alot and she should easily make it.

[@raymondcase6504]

She could eat less it looks like to me.

[@sickofitall1253]

Fathers not father

[@brooke889]

hourglas39 I totally agree! Making soup is waaay easier and better to eat. Also, they should eat some fruit and vegetables and GROW them!

[@towandasimmons7978]

So true we live off of 150.00 a month for three people we make it work for a month with one person working and no food stamps ! They need to learn how to stretch their food ! Like we do or send that man or woman to work and stop having all these babies !

[@MrMista-zk6rz]

My crazy aunt was right. You need a hidden stash of money

[@sarsona_3611]

Maybe shes not crazy, what else did she tell you ?

[@MrMista-zk6rz]

Its Thanos vote republican

[@sarsona_3611]

@@MrMista-zk6rz Uhhh, is that good or bad ?

[@MrMista-zk6rz]

Its Thanos currently good

[@eurekamreum5458]

@@MrMista-zk6rz Your aunt rules

[@greaserguy9214]

Many people only use food stamps to buy other stuff like chips soda candy but this woman uses those food stamps to buy her kids meals and I'm proud of that God bless you ma'am

[@omanolycrescent5611]

Boat Up My dad does the same thing.

[@bunacat1]

In my opinion, you shouldn't be able to use food stamps for things like junk food and soda.

[@judith7026]

I’ve been there . It humbled me . There were nights I only had enough food for my daughter so only she ate . I kept telling myself it was temporary and I tried to learn about my situation to never be in that position again . Now I work at a Fortune 500 company , have my Jeep Wrangler I’ve always wanted and I can pay all my bills and save money and my daughter is in gymnastics . It takes hard work and a vision . I’m never going back there again .

[@CutePuppy520]

This is so inspiring I’ve no kids, but I’m in a very difficult situation myself for the past 5 years, and covid made it a lot worse. How did you manage to get to where you are today?

[@cynthiagipson8039]

Awwwww i prayed u come into so much money

[@TheOneZenith]

$726 a month? Damn, my family could stretch that dollar to last for months and still eat well. The trick is to learn to cook and buy ingredients, never junk food.

[@TheGreenlove87]

TheOneZenith exactly. I know family of 5 on the dave Ramsey plan who use 400 dollars a month as thier food budget.

[@saranovak8723]

Exactly. And she has 4 kids, not 4 grown men to feed. She's buying tiny yogurt packages with M'n'Ms, c'mon. One of those costs as much as a big package of plain yogurt.

[@CC-by6rz]

Lmao how could you make a meal for at least four people for less than 24 dollars per meal?

[@TheGreenlove87]

Fla Boi easy. Certian food items are inexpensive. Rice. Beans. Spagheti. Chicken to name a few. Back in my broke college days my boyfriend and I use to do weekly grocery for 40 dollars a week at aldi. A dozen eggs were 70 cents. . 5 pounds of potatoes for 2 99.

[@TheOneZenith]

Fla Boi Are you serious or joking? Because I’ve got recipes to feed eight that cost less than $20.

[@katiek4704]

I love how she's grateful about the food stamps. Most people complain about how it's not enough.💗wish her the best

[@kingofthecosmos3253]

Джейсон Хичкок bless you sir for speaking the truth

[@volz519]

For a lot of people, it isn't enough.

[@melissa5844]

Only people that get snap will understand another person getting snap. Its hard for a person to Survive. People that received that help don't complain about but it very Difficult to survive with that help.

[@kingofthecosmos3253]

volz519 yeah I bet! You leeches always want more

[@kingofthecosmos3253]

Meluca AKA Melissa it’s quite easy to survive actually. As long as you don’t have 4 children from 3 different baby daddy’s

[@emilycain9006]

I like watching things like this so it motivates me to push harder in my schooling so after college I will get a good paying job and I won’t have to rely on anyone ever

[@alisonclark1424]

I am not in the States, but I earned a degree and then discovered there were no jobs available in my area. So it isn't always a guarantee.

[@alanmarcos13]

@@alisonclark1424 totally agree, there are people that have college degree and unemployed and there are also people that I know that don't have a college degree but have their own company and more money that someone with a college degree. It's great to have a college degree but it's not 100% secure that you are going to always be successful just by having a degree.

[@almanino4911]

or you know, don't have kids until your'e financially responsible.

[@zionsmommy6148]

@@almanino4911 it's not always on being financially ready its a lot on being mentally ready too having money in the USA isn't always enough you get taxed on everything and anything.

[@lizmowrey9866]

Same

[@Mockduck2020]

It’s not just “more” jobs, it’s jobs paying a decent wage. When I look for part time jobs on indeed and filter it for paying over $15/hr, over half of them disappear. This tells me that most of the new jobs pay less than $15 an hour...ironically, once many just make that amount, they will take away any extra benefits you were eligible for...it’s a no win situation.

[@katherinesproat1081]

Gotta work your way up the ladder. You're always going to start at the bottom

[@skullthunder3181]

@@katherinesproat1081 but can everyone just "get to the top"? No, there has to be slaves at the bottom to serve those at the top. We need real living wages

[@katherinesproat1081]

@@skullthunder3181 that's not how "working your way up the ladder works". You start at the bottom. And unfortunately that means you don't make a livable wage. Yes it sucks. But you gotta work for it.

[@skullthunder3181]

@@katherinesproat1081 ...but why does it have to be like that? Why cant we adopt the model of the scandinavian countries, which have the highest economic mobility in the world simply because the people are paid decent wages

[@katherinesproat1081]

@@skullthunder3181 I didn't know that. But it sounds nice. But I'm sure it isn't all that it's cracked up to be. In life I've learned that just because something looks good doesn't mean it is. Usually there's a "but" or a consequence. I will be sure to look into that sometime.

[@flj7]

Man, a lot of folks commenting on this video would be screwed if you were actually poor.

[@tomhal4388]

How do you know a lot of us aren't already poor BUT we didn't choose to have massive expenses--expensive cars, fancy houses, children...? If someone's poor but still decides to have expensive things, they shouldn't complain later and they shouldn't demand others pay for them.

[@Yzzami]

No pfp no opinion

[@Stellie3341]

I lived off less than $100 a month for all of my food expenses last year while working as an unpaid intern. It was hard but not impossible, and taught me a lot about how to buy the right groceries and cook food that’s healthy and long lasting. Don’t buy garbage processed food, don’t buy unhealthy things. But fresh veggies, beans and rice.

[@tomhal4388]

@@Stellie3341 Thank you! Many of us continued to live the way we did while in college--eating rice, beans, sale vegetables, and virtually no luxuries (or foods that contribute to diseases that require expensive medical visits). We continued to ride our bikes and take public transportation. We continued to shack up, sometimes uncomfortably, with other adults in rooming groups. We lived like we were dirt poor while working and saving a few dollars here and there--only to have more and more of our pittance of a pay taken against our will to fund things we strongly disagree with, like career welfare. I have no pity for people who complain about how hard life is but then decide to shove that hardness on innocent kids' backs while forcing other tax payers to fund their choices.

[@Карова-ц8ц]

Or maybe we have been “poor” and didn’t rely on government for help. Instead, we put our big girl pants on and worked our asses off to get to where we are today: financially stable and independent.

[@pixie8653]

You really can feed a family on a $760 / month FS budget. But you have to plan carefully. I have 5 adults in my family and I spend less than that for a whole month. We eat very well. You have to make everything from scratch. And you can't waste a single penny on snacks or chips, or prepared foods or soda. You drink lots of water, which is better for you anyway. You eat oatmeal for breakfast. And you eat tons of eggs, beans and rice. Fruit is always the cheapest that is in season. The truth is that people today DO NOT know what it means to make everything from scratch. They think that means hamburger helper or Marie C. Frozen entrees. You have to do mainly once-a-month shopping except for milk and bread. And you don't deviate from the plan, unless you get something free or next to free.

[@debbiepotter6413]

So true. I could even make bread from scratch. And we had treats, all baked from scratch. But your right, they do not know how. And it’s sad

[@k.beezley827]

Wow! That's amazing! I spend about $500 a month for my family of 4

[@michaelr.4878]

Pixe - The difference is, you aren't lazy and most of these welfare moms that pump out kid after kid ARE lazy. They eat pop and chips all day and the only exercise they get is in the act of 'making the baby'.

[@kaymanadams1609]

Michael R. Your an ass

[@taren4363]

@@michaelr.4878 Interesting outlook. Is it possible that this young lady was never taught how to cook from scratch or stretch her groceries? This woman loads ALL 4 of her children up on the public bus to go buy food. A lazy mother would leave the children at home unattended. I agree that she needs to find different ways to make the food last. But to just talk so negatively about her is really shameful. You are the problem with society. You'd rather kick someone when they are down rather than help them by pointing them in the right direction to go. God bless you.

[@NachoCheeze]

buying baby bell cheese on such a tight budget? gurl bye!

[@kernow24]

she's on anything but a tight budget.

[@kisabelle04]

mersiatko it lasts and fills you up. U gotta think bout that

[@jannelrosa7105]

Negative it doesn’t fill u up it’s a good snack I eat them all the time and they are mad expensive .... damn I wish I got that much money a month for groceries I swear.

[@carmenwheatley7316]

True, Genesis. You could buy at least 2 pounds of store brand cheese for the price of that. Just cut a few slices for each person. Plus she was letting the kids pick out those individual cereal cups. Buy the cheapest oatmeal and fix that for breakfast. Or buy some flour and make pancakes for pennies each.

[@summersurock2171]

Food stamps only let you buy certain things and most of time it sadly is stuff like this, worthless junk food crap.

[@ciaranfxfilms]

What an absolute incredible mother,she's doing the best she can.

[@dal.salvador]

I grew up in a household that couldn't afford junk food. Even regular healthy food was hard. It took my mom months of convincing to get me a bag of chips. Later I learned she used to borrow money and stuff. I have mad respect for my mom.

[@veronicamontero25]

It's hard dear but were better with out the junk food😉

[@asmarabvs]

Dalila Idkmanwhatmysurnameis aight sis you’re mad pretty tbh

[@delnitap]

You guys could have baked your own chips lol had way more then the bag with two potatoes cut up.

[@anniefannycharles9951]

My mom rashioned out chips if we did in a rare instance buy them. 1 bag would last a few days.

[@fionagregory8078]

you mean crisps not chips.

[@tokasmoke4205]

The pantry owner who gives food donated by Trader Joe's is a saint! Bless your heart, ma'am! I wish there were more like you. You're an amazing woman!

[@kyleamichele9363]

As a resident of CT who also receives food stamps, I sympathize with her. I work full time and I still can't afford to buy groceries. I don't have kids to support but I have bills that have to come first. It's awful to say that I have to put a human necessity last in order to pay rent, car, cell phone, insurance etc. I don't have help other than SNAP. It angers me when I see people saying that we should get a government mandated "box of food" per month, it upsets me when cashiers see my EBT card and give me the look that us food stamp receivers know oh so well. The "you're using tax payer money" argument is invalid because I too pay taxes lol. I pay them every single week. Living in this state is rough and it's expensive. The fact that full time money can't sustain people is ludicrous. People judge without knowing the circumstance. Keep pushing girl, you'll make it. ♡

[@angel-md8ge]

A car and a phone aren’t necessities

[@vktesla]

I work full time and live extremely frugally but have never taken a single government benefit. Think about what those cashiers feel in anger when you come in and pay for something with THEIR tax money. Heres an idea, work harder? Get a new job?

[@melaniemars155]

Kylea Michele ok.... that’s you though and a low percentage , do you know how many people there are that won’t get a job and just have kids to get food stamps then half the time sell them?

[@methodicalnugget9219]

As a resident of the same state. When I worked retail. I cashed people out on EBT who bought candy and energy drinks. Those aren't needed. I also cashed people out who bought a soda on EBT then SOMEHOW took cash out on the EBT card like a debit card and bought cigarettes. I don't think that EVERYONE who gets help is like that but I feel like there should be some way to prevent that.

[@Feed_the_Kitty_a_Hotdog]

Gavin Lee A phone is a necessity if that’s the only means of communication between yourself and your job, as well if you have an emergency. Healthcare insurance is a necessity if you have medical problems in order to treat your medical problems and you’re required by law to have your own healthcare policy or your employer has to offer it to you and car insurance is a necessity if you need a car in order to drive to work as most states require you to carry at least liability insurance on a vehicle in order to operate it. Do you live in your Mom’s basement? Because you obviously have no real concept of what things cost and what’s required by law. Quit belittling her for only using SNAP at least she does have a job and works and doesn’t sit on her ass.

[@vsen7]

As a kid I had this misconception, DEVELOPED COUNTRIES - everybody has job, free education, healthy food and no poverty.

[@sophieblabla4888]

Yeah, all developed countries have that except the US. Obviously there is poverty in every country but ie here in Austria being poor doesn’t mean you have to worry about food or rent. You just simply belong to the lowest 10% according to wealth. If you don’t have a job, you get money from the government (about a 1000$ + 250$ per child, you get paid your rent as long as you try to get a new job or further education, education is free in general, food laws here are way stricter than in the US and therefore Food is also healthier. It’s like that in every single developed country, just not the US.

[@katiemorrow2326]

@@sophieblabla4888 healthy food is not hard to get in the US, its not a luxury either. It just takes some simple research. And education isnt free by any means. Public education is funded through tax dollars that the government takes from people who have jobs. Thats why public education is so bad, because the government controls the spending. Being poor in America means you have to worry about food and rent, thats why they have welfare programs (also funded by tax payers). And what you described about getting free money is literally our unemployment system, except you also get taxed on it. Its not good a system. I dont have the answers, but still. No animosity, just my point of view.

[@monicanath4859]

Absolutely not! The poverty here in the West is very evident! I also kept saying that India is really poor, on my first visit there before returning home to the UK and finding it here also.

[@Lola-pq6wm]

I don't know who classified US as a first world country when they have 50 million citizens living below the poverty line, This is definitely not a developed country.

[@wedp112]

@@Lola-pq6wm Also the poverty line is inadequate. If it was adjusted it would be 150 million people. Also to add to some people's comments on here, fresh veggies and fruits are a luxury. A person earning around minimum wage or just above it would lose a over a half hour wage just on 2 green peppers alone. A milk and loaf of bread is nearly an hour's pay. People who say it's not are privileged and are full of shit.

[@bryannapickens1252]

why is 726$ not enough for her and 4 kids ... I’m confused BUDGET better

[@haileyo7432]

For real my mom would spend about 150 on me my 3 siblings and her boyfriend

[@granitemoss1451]

Kids are likely getting free meals at school and she is probably hitting the local food pantries, too. Lots of people NOT on assistance have for less available and make it work.

[@dianana00]

K H-C There are days where school is cancelled, weekends, holidays, and school lunches are not nutritious.

[@granitemoss1451]

@@dianana00 '...and she is likely hitting the local food pantries." Also, many schools these days have food programs that send food home for evenings, weekends, and holidays. Even my tiny town does, which means while it may not be everywhere, it is in more places than just big cities.

[@dianana00]

K H-C “Likely” isn’t for certain. Her town is not your town. It is difficult for poor people to find those resources nearby if rich towns aren’t nearby and it is not easy to transport oneself- Detroit barely has any grocery stores for crying out loud! And given schools’ funding by property taxes, that just isn’t the case for most poor areas.

[@Japaneseyap]

sounds like most people in these comments just hate poor people? 🤷🏽‍♂️

[@debbiepotter6413]

I don’t think they hate poor people. I think a lot are upset she went on to have another child after this, now having five with no way of supporting them. And she is not even trying to eat healthy, check out her choices. So there is a lot going on here.

[@killakay7618]

She made stupid choices and is still making stupid choices. My depo shot is $4 every three months.... Kids cost thousands every month. It's coming out of everyone else's paycheck too. Plus, where are the fathers? The government shouldn't be your baby's daddy.

[@krystalmattella6659]

georgelares She’s not lazy..Don’t judge..You don’t know what she or others in her position have and are still going through

[@foodiegal9923]

No- it’s sad and frustrating to watch people repeat the same pattens of behavior when they know it hasn’t been beneficial to them the first time around. If I’m broke with one kid- I’ll think twice about having a second, 3rd or 4th. She says “it’s my fault- through the choices I made”. She’s saying the same thing. Life lessons.

[@AwqCutie]

Lol clearly

[@daniellenichols9757]

They need to utilize the abandoned lots and have urban gardens where they can grow their own food.

[@Cheers.-]

They need an urban design that doesn't require to travel 45 mins to get produce

[@outdoorsanimalsandmusic3014]

Good luck right now! Grocery prices are so high, just like fuel prices. I paid $13 for two pounds of ground beef so I could make chili. That is outrageous! A hundred dollars used to get you a full shopping cart of groceries. Now it’s a few bags maybe.

[@dizzledazzle3941]

Same...I bought ground chicken for Taco meat because it was a few dollars less per pound. It's bad when you can buy a chuck roast on sale for cheaper than ground beef.

[@outdoorsanimalsandmusic3014]

@@dizzledazzle3941 I didn’t even think of that. I’ll have to check it. Almost worth just buying a meat grinder and using other beef cuts

[@relentero8547]

What grocery store? 2 pounds costs my about $9 at my local Wegmans

[@outdoorsanimalsandmusic3014]

@@relentero8547 it’s a place called Winco. It’s a cheap grocery store. Basically the cheapest one. I am in California too though. Maybe I should have mentioned that

[@relentero8547]

@@outdoorsanimalsandmusic3014 I’ve heard of Wisco but I’ve never seen one. I’m not surprised now since it’s Cali with all the regulations on products. I feel bad for your gas prices too. I’m from Pennsylvania and regular gas is around $3.40-3.50 a gallon compared to almost $6!

[@stephg2517]

I was on food stamps for 6 months , I didn’t have a job , until I got a job I repirted my income and lasted on food stamps for 6 months and saved enough to move in with my sister and brother , Im glad they have these assistance because I was grateful they helped me out, im thankful now I can afford my own food and place

[@brook.eliza_66]

"I buy more healthier stuff" *Looks at yogurt with m&ms and sprinkles

[@lindavel43]

They probably look at front only. Food companies put stuff like full servings of this, this much fiber bla bla bla. Cereal commercials make parents believe their kids are starting off with a healthy breakfast. When they are eating nothing but sugar. Americans don't really look at the nutrition label and ingredients where the real info is.

[@Shay-34]

Omg 😂😂👏🏽

[@FrauIndian]

@@lindavel43 I read labels. I saw the m and m's included with the yogurt too. There are some good cereals out there. If the included fruit instead of junk food to go with the yogurt it would be better.

[@sandstorm2324]

Well that's available on food stand you snob

[@bruh10485]

Don’t be rude that’s all the money she has and she need so save as muck money as she can

[@veronicamontero25]

So true governement will give you money that you stay in those conditions rather then putting more jobs in the market !

[@sheilaarp6453]

Trump brought back jobs dems want to keep you poor so they can control you

[@thatoneguy6776]

plenty of jobs.... go get one

[@ahaan-thakker9142]

veronicamontero25 trust me ,ur govt is much better than those of many other countries,rather than complaining y’all should be thankful

[@ststst981]

fucking idiots in the replies. there are plenty of jobs but greedy callous business owners barely pay enough to live off of. most people in the poverty level have to work at least two jobs. slaving away and working hard and still not having enough.

[@ststst981]

@Michael Halpert wowyoure right genius, guess people will starve when there's not enough work what a brilliant ideology you support

[@TheDiaryofDestaney]

This is why I'm one and done. My son will be 8 in December; I will be 30 in September. It's hard enough to raise 1. I will be praying for this lady and her children. 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@TheDiaryofDestaney]

@Old Soul thank you! 😘

[@gwendolyn0515]

I'm a sigle child, my mom wanted at least one more kid but I had a lot of health issues growing up and they ended up spending a lot more than they expected on me. Sometimes it's better to have one child and give the best life for them

[@1951kvk]

Why doesn't the city sponsor community gardens as well as a food co-op?

[@punkybrewstar83]

+Mary Therese McCool Totally :)

[@rebeccaspratling2865]

exactly!

[@ramana95]

+nvsbl2 because they'd need permits and hwhat not. duh, either way government gets involved

[@laustudie]

+Mary Therese McCool You can grow vegies in your house as well. Seeds are only like 50 cents for a whole bunch of them. I grow a ton of vegies next to my windows, it makes a nice addition to what you need to buy in the supermarket.

[@instantcaferomance1]

+Geen naam Even growing your own veggies adds up tho. You need pots, potting soil, fertilizer, and they need to be water at least every other day. I know this from personal experience and growing your own can still be very expensive.

[@benjaminkenobi21]

So glad I heard “this was (partly) my fault, because of the choices I’ve made.” That is the most important lesson of this video. Don’t have 4 kids if you can’t give them (and yourself) a comfortable life.

[@Scandalous_behavior]

Ben Pryor um she was able to until she lost her job. Things sometimes happen that you can't control.

[@akg_table]

Four kids on an assistant teacher's salary is not a wise decision. To support four kids you need to pull in a lot of money or have a spouse that earns decent so you can stay at home with them. Having four kids is a very different lifestyle from one.

[@bathory313]

It takes two to tango. Where is the dude that got her pregnant? He is equally responsible and should be paying child support.

[@user-Tea278]

so glad I'm not a person who judges! Stuff happens in life that is unforeseeable, there is point in bitching, you just got to get it done. I hope she pulls through this... xoxo

[@blackworldtraveler3711]

I judge people and expect the same. If she had judged the guys in her relationships it's a pretty good chance she wouldn't be in this situation with four kids.

[@chetyoubetya8565]

4 different times???

[@pbj0815]

Chet youbetya yes. Just like I'm sure this isn't the first time you comment something so stupid. Move along.

[@chetyoubetya8565]

Aww does the truth go over your simple head

[@LOOMING_WRAITH_OF_BAD_OMEN]

@Chet youbetya It would seem so, wouldn't it? She couldn't refute your statement itself so she decided to attack you personally instead.

[@jayolovitt5969]

Irrelevant to the issues being discussed but the mum is just beautiful.

[@lilovs9952]

Probably why she keeps having kids with multiple partners lmao

[@kaybee2798]

As much as I hate to say this... having kids especially 4 is a choice.

[@debbiepotter6413]

Well she has five now

[@soliderforthepeople1229]

You sound stupid as fuck what about women who were raped was that a chose did thay chose to get raped and get pregnant like shut your dumb ass up

[@nubriyalawson2949]

@@soliderforthepeople1229 she wasn't raped five times. It's logic. 9 times outta ten she had unprotected sex.

[@shereeseF99]

I kinda agree with this. Honestly people are just stupid and don't think about the future. She was a teaching assistant she was not making a whole lot of money espicially not enough to really take care of 4 children. I doubt she purposely had that all those kids but now she stuck in her situation and needs to do better for her kids.

[@hoganredpill3717]

@@shereeseF99 she's Reckless and probably has multiple baby daddies

[@vecaisburkans]

I am sorry but most of the food she bought is expensive treats that my kid doesn’t eat every week. Babybel cheese is one of the most expensive snacks, the same as sweet yoghurt. I think that 5$ is quite alot for one person and perfectly durable.

[@liztrainer895]

Megija Granta why is it any of ur buisness what she buys. No one tells u how to shop.

[@err1r234]

liz trainer I'm sorry I don't mean to speak for you megija but she is just making an observation, college students sometimes have to live on less than that, they don't have food stamps. I wouldn't say it's her business but it is just a helpful suggestion but non luxurious items and save money for something else, you see poor people with gold chains, doing drugs, and designer clothing and they are thinking to themselves "why am I poor?" That is why, you have to make sacrifices for everyone to survive and complain all the time, sure this is an accurate video but just...no

[@terrorsquadlith]

tax payers pay for that shit you dumb fuck that's why it's our business what that fat turd buys

[@rebeccacole6954]

You're an idiot. Tax dollars go to her food, so yeah it is our business. If it was her own money then by all means by whatever you want. I'll name several items that are cheap and decently healthy in the right portion - rice, dried beans, bread, cabbage, onion, cilantro (it's legit cents), lettuce, and even carrots and celery are cheap. Babybel is not what she should buying, she should just buy a regular block of cheese and portion it out. She can use a block of cheese for so many other items too. Yogurt, specifically the one she was buying is like almost 1.50$. Go for the ones without the little toppings and you can pay just 50 cents. Bananas (I'm pretty sure I saw her grab plantains) are cheap too. Fruit and vegetables are seasonal and just watch local sales papers (watching local sales papers won't be useful in her case because she's commuting), but since she lost her job she might have time to use her phone to find coupons for those items. Ignorance is not an excuse. Until it's her own money, then yes. Once it's hers and it doesn't effect her kids she can go buy a bunch of drugs for all I care.

[@m1sh474]

pigging? buying a fucking popsicle is not pigging, you fucking sociopaths.

[@DemilyContehkinz]

My mom is a single mom with seven children and a $20,000 yearly budget. We own our house, fortunately, but she's too proud to use food stamps so our pantry is typically composed of cereal and rice.

[@hassanalinoo]

Stay strong my friend

[@Josh-tf1nk]

I hope the best for you bro

[@princesssophie3386]

Maybe she shouldn't of had so many children 💤 if she really needed help she can get it no sympathy over here

[@Miacinna]

she needs to stop breeding

[@violettippet5246]

barley is cheaper and healthier than rice. Beans and oats are cheaper and healthier than cereal. Eggs, apples, frozen kale, canned tomatoes, canned tuna and salmon are cheap and fairly healthy When I'm broke I make crabby patties: 2 cans of salmon ($0.88 each) 1 can of crushed tomatoes ($1.00) half a chopped onion ($0.85) 1 egg: $0.33 leftover bread crumbs ($0.00) a bit of grated cheese ($0.60) olive or peanut oil ($0.60) greens: ($3.00) mix in bowl, and turn into patties, put on grill, cook for 5 minutes each side and put over bed of greens done. This feeds 4 people, for l$1.81 a serving (and I probably overestimated the costs.) For 8 people that would be $14.52 a meal. I can see how that adds up, but it has a lot more nutrition value than processed breakfast cereals and rice all the time and when one has 7 children, one has to expect a higher grocery bill. I buy whole chickens, and I get 5 meals out of it, roast chicken potatoes and salad, chicken salad, a chicken stir fry, then take all the bones and skn and make bone broth, make chicken soup, and then make rissotto. $9 for a chicken, plus some greens, vegetables, noodles, rice etc, and you have some great meals for on the cheap. :) Let's say you have 3 chickens for 8 people. 3 chickens- $27 1 lb of potaotes: $4.00 3 heads of spinach: $7 (for salads) 5 chopped of tomatoes: $5 (for salads) 2 large bag of frozen vegetables for soup, stirfry, and risotto: $12 spices: $2 2 packs noodles for soup and stirfry: $8 salad dressing: $0.85 rice: 2.00 That's $13.37 per meal to feed 8 people healthy balanced meals. That's not bad

[@yolandimaae3275]

She's such an amazing mother. Sending sooo much love to this family!!

[@MotionPictureMuse]

It just broke my heart when she said it's her own fault. She deserves better from our society, especially being a former teacher's aide. Teachers and farmworkers are the most underappreciated people in this country, in my opinion.

[@Bloombaby99]

No, she deserves better from the powers that be who ship our jobs to foreign countries and hire illegals and she deserves better from the children's father or fathers seeing as how they helped her bring those children here. We the taxpayers don't owe her or her children anything. We do enough: we pay for WIC, housing, food stamps, child care, education, free/reduced lunches, after school programs, etc....what more do you think the taxpayers should be responsible for? You must be out your damn mind.

[@isabellegonzales4171]

+Bloombaby99 Preach!!!!

[@Bloombaby99]

+Isabelle Gonzales Thank you, LOL. I call it as I see it.

[@MotionPictureMuse]

+Bloombaby99 Wow, you really jumped to a conclusion and ran with it. Don't put words in my mouth, please and thank you.

[@Faithplus1SouthPark]

She has a good attitude. I’m praying for her and her family.

[@TeamYELLOW17]

“It’s really my OWN fault....through the choices I have made.” It’s refreshing to hear her take responsibility and accountability for where she is (was). I hope she receives counseling(Mental,Emotional,Financial...) and can get to a better place for the children but more importantly for herself.

[@jondoethereturn]

And I bet you think that (Mental,Emotional,Financial...etc.) counseling should be given to her for free by the government don't you?

[@mt.n5427]

She should be given boxes of condoms ...

[@am2brok]

@@mt.n5427 Yep...condoms for the Mom; but not a question on where the Father is? Let's just bash the one raising the kids...got it.

[@Cj-vk9kj]

@@am2brok well yeah condoms for the mom because she’s the one that’s being left high and dry with another mouth to feed and taking more money from tax payers. We’d give them to the dads but we can’t find them. Also, I see plenty of comments inquiring about the whereabouts of the father so cool it.

[@am2brok]

@@Cj-vk9kj Well...excuse me!

[@timmistarr9800]

Platano saves lives 🍌 🍌......I grew on food stamps and there were some months were hard my grandmother made fried eggs 🍳 fried 🧀 and platano for dinner 3 days a week still my favorite plate. My mother struggled and went to college raising 4 kids...I respect this lady and hopes her and the kid finds stability.

[@20maxilo]

Awww your story is similar to mines.my grandma cooked for us and she had 6 kids. She raises them all on her own .. she also Wants her kids and grandkids to be successful.... I'm thankful for Platonos and cheap food.. this literally saved us as kids

[@bdgoins1]

If she was a teaches assistant she was still receiving public assistance where are the "BABY DADDY'S" and why do you keep having children "PREGNANCY IS A CHOICE PEOPLE"

[@autobotrock4789]

"Food is too expensive!" *looks at 20 candy yogurt cups in the fridge* Gee, I wonder why the money goes so fast.

[@cerralplaysroblox5353]

Candice Adams Exactly.

[@ssc3001]

Sometimes you got to get a treat to keep your kids happy and not feel left out. It's for her kids happiness. You wouldn't know unless you're a parent who's been in a situation like this.

[@autobotrock4789]

@@ssc3001 I didn't get candy every day as a kid and I was still happy. If she was trying to be as frugal as she let on she could buy a tub of yogurt and a bag of m&ms instead of that prepackaged junk.

[@ssc3001]

Candice Adams I know but maybe she didn't get that idea, and probably isn't feeding them that stuff everyday...idk I'm just trying to look for the best in her

[@Luna_Anonymous]

What is wrong with wanting to have candies and some junk food even if you're on budget to make yourself and kids happy and have some treat? People are being so fucking mean to her in the comments instead of understanding her situation. I really wish they had disabled the comments on this video.

[@YT-ni4lj]

For all them hateful and disrespectful comments. Make sure you’re walking on a very nice clean flat surface with the smell of roses everyday. But remember even on a flat surface you can take a wrong step and fall right on your face. Experiencing a 360 life change isn’t a joke.

[@Soulsweetinc1]

Yany T exactly. I wasn't always in this situation. Life just happened. I never once wanted to or set out to be a single mom i wanted to get married hell i was promised marriage. It just did not wirk out with the dads. Im pretty educated did the college thing have several degrees under my belt. But again i wasnt always in this situation nor am i remained in this situation.

[@poles18]

Having a kid after 3 years on food stamps isn't a wrong step. She decided to fall down the fucking stairs. Her problem

[@aamirchoudhry366]

I've dealt with a lot of people in Chicago using food stamps, They stock up at Walmart buying cigarettes and liquor. We shouldn't be providing them food stamps, waste of economic resources. Students in university/post grad need food stamps more (invest in the future) the people that will actually make a difference in society.

[@eodx100]

This woman didn't fall on hard times she made her life hard by having kids with a bunch of different dads and none of the men stuck around or paid.......why should I pay for her failure and moral shortcomings........

[@eodx100]

Excuses excuses......you have some nerve asking the rest of us to pay for you lack of moral character......clearly you have no respect for anyone to include yourself if you have a degree it was paid for by welfare and tax payers and your STILL on welfare because your lazy and expect people to pay for your mistakes

[@k.s.9831]

I hope sis and her kids are doing well in this pandemic 🙏🏾

[@tesafreeman2308]

Keep strong Mommas, most of us have been there too!! Beautiful mother, beautiful children.... It doesn't last forever... Things will get better for you and your family 💗

[@sicreet21]

Amen yes! ❤🙏❤

[@rika5242]

For one don't keep having kids if you cant support them. And for two, don't complain about money when you buy expensive yogurt. You bought a $3 one when you could have gotten a 50 cent one. Spend your money wisely and you wouldn't be struggling.

[@bekkalitzner7227]

Why is everyone is stuck up on that yogurt Where I live that specific yogurt is always on sale 50¢ each or 4 for $3 Like it’s cheap here Always a bunch of sales on name brand foods and end up cheaper than the generic versions

[@C3yl0]

슬퍼 this is not China 😂

[@rika5242]

what?

[@trinity6401]

That yogurt was sorta a treat for her children.

[@misspadalecki101]

that yogurt is like 3 dollars each...and it's unhealthy garbage. if she's that damn poor her kids shouldn't be getting a treat. they need to save not treat themselves.

[@coriryan288]

I worked myself out of that exact situation and also with some luck finding an amazing husband and starting a successful business but I’ll never forgot how that felt. I’ve said it before - being poor in American is the most expensive thing you can deal with. I hope this woman got through those hard times.

[@ohioitis200]

Yes, would love an update on her. Congratulations on your success!

[@amiracaroandyeeeeet.2779]

Honestly, the fact that there's not a supermarket within a mile in some places seems dystopian to me. I live in a "bad" neighborhood in Argentina, but there's always a fruit & vegetables market or a nice variety of meat 3 blocks from my house. The situation of the working and poor people in the United States is really, really bad for what I've seen

[@relentero8547]

It’s weird because it depends on where you live. We don’t have corner markets or any food stands really unless you’re in a big city.

[@vanessaguimaraes01]

@@relentero8547 wow, it's so weird... I'm Brazilian and I'm in the Amazon, here there is an abundance of fruit, meat and fish everywhere.

[@relentero8547]

@@vanessaguimaraes01 yeah I wish we had a forest with diverse foods like that. We don’t have anything close to that. We just have farms that grow fruit and raise animals for meat and stuff

[@vanessaguimaraes01]

@@relentero8547 but is it not allowed for there to be small enterprises? like raising pigs, chickens...

[@relentero8547]

@@vanessaguimaraes01 no there are. Plenty of places raise chickens and pigs for commercial use. It’s not super common but they exist.

[@ravemasterdbzwwe]

726 dollars? yo fam i'm coming to dinner

[@plantybabe]

Kim A stop eating rotting flesh and your health will increase incredibly.

[@Chey1812]

B E G O N E V E G A N

[@tomatoenthusiast5868]

planty babe I won spot the vegan!!

[@plantybabe]

you're literally the dumbest pieces of shit. if you didn't eat someone else's flesh you wouldnt have these health problems. period.

[@lucky-hd1yv]

dinna 😆😆😆😆😆😆😆😆

[@xypher437]

This makes you realize how lucky you really are

[@reneeburbine7]

Her luck seems really great - nice big 🏡, $726 for food , her having kids she can't afford and she doing better than those who are honest, responsible.

[@smorcsavage9234]

you are out of your damn mind, hard work isn't luck. if anybody is lucky it's her lazy poor begging ass for being able to take advantage of government programs to live free and not work. I work hard to have my own house and possessions and on top of that i have to pay taxes so people like her can live without working and cry about it.

[@imatexangirlgoode2587]

@@smorcsavage9234Exactly , People like us work hard to make a living tehn our tax money goes to this disgusting useless trash that are to lazy to work and depend on the government to feed the kids .

[@SpiralBreeze]

Everyone should sign the petition to use the EBT card online. Many supermarkets deliver, but you can't use your food stamps, before I became disabled I was able to order my food online, now I have to physically go to the store even though my arthritis is often debilitating. I learned that quality is better than quantity especially when food near me is subpart. I'm lucky that they're opening a whole foods near me, I wish it were trader Joes, but I am hoping that the quality matches their Manhattan locations and they don't try to sell us the crappy stuff just cause we're "poor and stupid".

[@eveningdim7167]

No friends or family you can trust with the card?

[@SpiralBreeze]

***** That is true, my mine are all out of state. Everyone left Jersey cause it sucks here. Come Tuesday I won't be disabled anymore anyway cause I get new meds.

[@SpiralBreeze]

***** I'm not alone, I'm married and have two kids. I just can't leave the state to live near relatives because my son has a different father who has visitation rights.

[@eveningdim7167]

***** ...That's really untrue though. Most disabled people are variable humans. Adult disabled people can move far away from their family or stat close. Some disabilities scare others away, others bring (some) people together. Maybe all the ones you know are alone, but there are definitely many with at least a few friends and family.

[@ivcar95]

Spiral Breeze

[@rickysaucedo5002]

She never let a tear fall. This woman is superwoman

[@hperrio]

I have no issues feeding someone. I believe it's our job in a society to take care of one another. This means, on a basic level, that everyone should have access to food and water. I will gladly support tax dollars finding these campaigns...however, i personally know those who intentionally leech off the backs of society. My feeling is, as long as you are working, disabled, or are on unemployment you should receive benefits. There's no shame in working a minimum wage job. Too many think this is beneath them.

[@TheRivrPrncess]

+Galaxy Rhen I get food stamps, am disabled and can't work and what makes me so mad is when people gripe and moan about people getting benefits when they should not and then these people turn around and talk about a person they know who is doing just that. Too many people are talking about people they know dishonestly getting benefits and what they should be doing is reporting them and keep making a fuss until something is done about that person.

[@hperrio]

*****​ The person I'm referring to receives benefits for claiming she can't read or write. That would be my word against hers. This lady is not a relative, but what if she was? Would I turn her in if she was say, my own mother? Relatives and close friends are usually the ones close enough to see behind their deceptions. I wouldn't ask families to turn in their own members.

[@TheRivrPrncess]

Galaxy Rhen Wrongly getting benefits is stealing and fraud. If you had definite evidence that someone from among your relatives stole property from another person I'm sure you would turn them it. This is the same thing. Of course, I was talking about when you have definite proof. I was not talking about people using their own guidelines, rather than the governments/state as to who is worthy to get benefits or who do not have definite proof turning people in. That is not right.

[@hperrio]

+jfsfrnd This is what she told me she receives. She refers to it as her "nut check" so I'm assuming it's considered a mental disability. Also, she's been on the program for many, many years. Perhaps the rules are different now than at the time.

[@hperrio]

+jfsfrnd Regardless, she is fine, and even openly admits to cheating the system. My point still stands. Even further, my observations only solidify my second point which is it is my word against hers and the "doctor" who originally saw her. Therefore, there's nothing that I can do. It was up to the doctor who originally fell for her BS in the first place. Now, to my first point. She is a proud societal leech. She spends her day watching Jerry Springer and robbing families of our local foodbank's resources. We are paying for her to do so. If you're okay with that, so be it. I am not.

[@09sillycow]

Salad £4:00 a cheeseburger 99p...... change it and people wouldn't pick the cheeseburger all the time

[@stephanieg5526]

Seriously! People forget that 'good' food is expensive, and living off salad doesn't fill ANY bellies- especially growing kids! And formula and diapers and all the things babies needs are expensive!

[@kittygoddess4477]

snowbunnybecc.........Smartest comment on youtube! I have always said the same thing! Why not sell a salad for 0.99 and the cheeseburger for $4.00? More people would actually choose to eat healthier that way.

[@4crazy1chick2]

Spiritual Goddess I totally agree. The cheaper food is usually crappy & empty calories. They get more for a better price & then this is where obesity comes in.

[@latashamaccin5853]

snowbunnybecc I working two jobs and still Kant buy what I want

[@Sophie-wi7wt]

snowbunnybecc exactly! People say "they don't look underfed", it's just then can't afford healthy food. All they can afford is chips and bread.

[@loverrapeace6975]

If 1 in 5 children in the U.S. are being fed from food stamps, it's not the people it's the system. Why work when you only make a few dollars more working some low paying job. People need an incentive to work. Give them a job that pays a livable wage and they will work. Why have the stress of working when your still miserable and can barely put food on the table. Who wouldn't rather stay home and have more free time. Education makes your goals more attainable and puts you closer to finding a better job. The system needs to be overhauled, are govt is for business we need to put the priority back on the people.

[@junghoseoksthighs6787]

#voteforbrenie2016

[@junghoseoksthighs6787]

+oishi chowdury * bernie

[@thegentj]

+oishi chowdury is Bernie going to create jobs?

[@junghoseoksthighs6787]

John Madden no but he is going to get people more money by making things more affordable

[@thegentj]

oishi chowdury How is he going to make "things" more affordable?

[@LavishDoll7]

When you have kids & you’re a single parent or unmarried living separately it’s hard to maintain a job. It’s not that you don’t want one, it’s just that you know your attendance might make you lose your job anyway. The only job that lines up with a child’s schedule is a school teacher. Food stamps, wic, and food banks are definitely necessary. I’m sure many people with opinions never been in these situations or felt like they were “stuck”.

[@SnapCracklePip]

pfft... i lived with a Vietnamese girl she worked 7 days a week ......you will hate this 20k a month....her kids leached it all

[@Frostknight231]

@@SnapCracklePip 20k what her kids bought and how many she had

[@keshainmycasa3988]

@@SnapCracklePip i mean someones kids are always gonna become before a boyfriend/partner i dont understand this entitled logic.

[@jenniferwilliams5478]

When ur kids go to school it's hard to find a job 9-3 and what do u do when kids are off unless you can afford daycare

[@Klosop]

@@keshainmycasa3988 makes sense yeah but damn 20k for the kids?? in 1 month

[@thedreamofalldreams]

It's sad how quickly people are to judge. You can look at her and people like her and say "Stop having kids" or "Get a job" as if that's some magic fix all and blame these people for being irresponsible as a way of justifying their poverty as if it's a punishment for not being as good or as smart as everyone above them. They are people too, and they deserve the peace of mind to know that they can feed themselves and their families at the very least. Since when did being able to eat become a luxury? This woman can't un-have her 4 children, so how does telling her to not have kids help her? What's done is done, and blaming her for "breeding" is ridiculously bigoted. The video also said she lost her job unexpectedly, which by the sound of it was a decent paying job that was capable of supporting her kids - she only got on food stamps when she lost the job. Are all victims of layoffs and sudden terminations screw ups and deserving of poverty and ridicule? Our society has this toxic mindset of "Why should I help them?" and "Why should I pay them to do 'nothing'?" as if taking a small cut out of your paycheck is the same as being robbed at gunpoint. I don't know how to explain to people that they should care about others, because that's the real problem here. You SHOULD care about other people, and if you're capable of helping someone else you should - because really, a small fraction of your $1000+ paycheck to help another human being isn't too much to ask. Acting like you're above helping other people is selfish and greedy.

[@mekhii]

facts

[@thedreamofalldreams]

@@dm1809 Yeah, she had the *4th kid. Mistakes happen. But like I said, she can't un-have the kid, and it's not like she can just drive up to the local orphanage and drop off all of her kids to solve all of her financial problems. You can rub it in her face all you want about "You shouldn't have had the other kid, you fuck up", but what does that accomplish other than showing her and others how totally lacking in empathy you are? The argument that people use for people like her to just "Stop breeding" or as you stated "keep her legs closed" is really dehumanizing and bigoted. You can argue that people shouldn't have kids if they can't afford them, and yeah that's a smart and logical conclusion to come to, but as I also stated above, situations change. She lost her job. She WAS capable of taking care of her children without assistance before, but now she can't because of that. Losing a job can happen to anyone - is everyone who loses their job and just so happens to have kids that they suddenly cannot afford anymore without assistance just lazy, incompetent government handout whores? Empathy and compassion are things our society really needs to relearn to feel. You can come up with thousands of arguments as to why you shouldn't help someone, and justify yourself for feeling above helping people who didn't have the same opportunities or luck as you did - It just goes to show how selfish you are if you do though.

[@krystingrant6292]

This is just got on it. Never in my life been working since 17 I needed it. I passed my exam to get into HHA program something happened I needed this is keep afloat in the home until I get my own place. So it's needed in most cases. This is my only child don't plan on it on my grave I will not have enough child until I'm secure. It humbles you up. Folks have no idea how it is in the shelter I did an overstay with a 4 yo found out it was illegal for me being kicked out the way I was.

[@krystingrant6292]

@kommisar I was typing fast and yes I made mistakes. To be disrespectful about it was not needed. Carry on!

[@krystingrant6292]

@kommisar take care of yourself.

[@luciielove1]

What a great mom. She puts the blame on herself but everyone has made a mistake and we are lucky for our safety nets. Some people don't have anything. And it is sad that she is trying to save but as soon as they see a little money she is at risk of getting that extra helping hand. I do not mind at all my tax money going towards families like these.

[@MileyCyrious]

She puts the blame on herself because she chose to have them. That's not great or brave it's stupid

[@MileyCyrious]

They have a house how nice would love to have one of those

[@luciielove1]

You know I don't have one either but at least she realized its her fault

[@totalhealthtrip]

Michael Jackson said it best "If you can't feed a baby, don't have a baby"

[@jasminesingleton4382]

Maybe she was raped ? Maybe she had a boyfriend or husband and maybe he passed away ? or isn't in the picture anymore.

[@juliannaking4473]

+TheBookWorm1718 he also Fucked them.Guilt money

[@driley5004]

+TheBookWorm1718 here's a theory, if I bust my ass 5-6 days a week for my $20 Starbucks, then so be it. sorry I am working so hard.

[@VicFig1]

In the beginning they said she had a stable job. A teacher's assistant. To be a teachers assistant you have to have some sort of certificate or college degree. Sounds like she had it going for her until the rug got pulled out from under her.

[@Bloombaby99]

+Jasmine Singleton Then why didn't she mentioned any of that? So from this angle, it looks like she was irresponsible and the tqxpayers are footing the bill.

[@Dreamlove336]

Difficult roads leads you to beautiful situations. I’m honestly thankful I’ve struggled to get the life I wanted now❣️ be humbled. Nobody but God can judge

[@imabigfanofyours4425]

The disrespect in the comments is horrid. Not everyone on the system is lazy and collect checks as it goes. I know people on welfare, and still struggle to take care of their children. There are people who don't abuse the system. Smh.

[@Delshnay239Channel]

Clorox Bleach Hey, I see you literally everywhere lol.

[@bratzhomemade4323]

Angelz Treasure same XD

[@kaitlyndtrainor8151]

Clorox Bleach mr. Bleach almost every video I watch you comment how do you know what I watch

[@littlemissyyy]

Clorox Bleach should've add "shut up and drink me" as ur last sentence

[@G33KN3rd]

good trolling clorox!

[@keiraxox4470]

I wish her the best of luck❤️

[@TheJSmithBA]

She didn't have to get knocked up either. By taking her welfare benefits, she is forcing hardworking 2-parent families, and singles, to pay tens of thousands in benefits per year for her mistakes! To make matters worse, society tries to play her off as some type of victim in this, when single mom is forcing others to pay for her and her children. This is a terrible manipulation of the truth, and it is not an acceptable or noble lifestyle. Wake up people, the real victims are the children raised in single parent households, and hard-working, tax-paying singles and families.

[@lizmowrey9866]

The Triggering You realize she had a job when her kids were born, right? People can lose their jobs, medical emergencies come up... Quit judging

[@detteb9957]

I get it that some people need food stamp to get by but i think there should be restrictions on what you can get. It should only be for the essentials like bread, eggs, milk, fruits, vegetables...you get what i mean? Not for chips, soda, candies.

[@bekkalitzner7227]

dette B Agreed Just like WIC You get only a limited amount of specific items and once you run out you run out it’s not like free money

[@baconstrips5509]

I agree. I used to work at a supermarket and there was some young people that would come in and buy soda and chips with food stamps. The soda had a deposit of 5 cents that the card didn't cover and he told me "Anyway You can help me? I don't have money, just my food stamps and it's the only way I pay for food." It got me kind of mad ,but I know WIC and food stamps helps out a lot of mothers who can't afford it.

[@jannelrosa7105]

Wic is worst then food stamps it’s very specific with what u can do and that stuff only last literally week and a half if even and u don’t get a lot of checks eat is easier but should be given to be used right they have more freedom with what they can get wic u can really only get next to nothing

[@granitemoss1451]

@@jannelrosa7105 If you feel WIC is too restrictive, stop utilizing it and pay to feed yourself.

[@jannelrosa7105]

K H-C I’m saying it’s worst but obvsly ima use it stupid what’s my choice stores. it it’s my opinion I’m saying it’s annoying don’t mean I won’t use it hope off 🍆 as I said since u can’t read wic is annoying and snap u have more freedom to pic what u want then something very specific like wic ..... go to sleep 😴

[@noah_am_i]

This woman kicks ass!!! She is trying so hard for hers family and for herself… i really respect and admire a woman this strong. Good job mama 💙

[@Lulu-vi4wb]

I grew up in communist China in the early 60s. We were allowed meat once a month. Rice and yam were the main daily diet. You just made do with what you have. Rule of thumb, don’t have any more kids if you need public assistance.

[@unknownprofiler5792]

Wow during the Great Leap Forward millions died communism sucks id actually like to hear more about that time it seems interesting

[@alyshamiddleton4130]

Lulu im so sorry you went thru that. That mustve been hard! And yes i agree she should stop having kids cuz she cant afford it.

[@Charlzton]

Yeah I'm surprised to hear you had meat at all,were your family linked to the Cadres or the PLA? Lol I guess if you were a peasant you probably wouldn't be alive rn

[@Lulu-vi4wb]

Charlie Brooks you were right. Had we been peasants and lived in village, we would have starved to death. We lived in the big city so we were fortunate to receive food rations. On the day we could get food, we had to be at the market early or else all the food would be gone. So when I see the empty shelves in the market in this video, it gives me flesh back (the markets looked nothing like this in China back then, of course)No, our family had no connection to any government officials.

[@shan7180]

She didnt need public assistance in the begining, thats the whole point public assistance you get it when you need it for a short period of time.

[@eliasreyes7312]

$726 are you kidding me?? I guess there’s where all my overtime taxes are going to... it’s so unfair that hard working people that bust their buts every week get cut a big chunk of their paycheck just to feed others that don’t even work..

[@honeyb3291]

Elias Reyes sis, taxes don’t just go to foodstamps but go off

[@TheAngee330]

@@honeyb3291 So true! These people don't understand economics or taxation laws. To them it's "Why am I paying for her or her kids" not realizing that she too paid into the same tax pots as the rest of us and is Entitled to the same safety nets should anyone lose their job. And then ignore the fact that Food stamps if averaged for a single parent with three kids comes out to roughly a dollar per person a day. Who can live on that? Not to mention that the real welfare queen is Big corporation that keeps getting tax cuts/breaks from the government and that company turns around and instead of raising their employee's wages, rather keep them on low wages which often pushes these people to use food stamp benefits though they are the "working poor". Gosh I wish people like Elias Reyes was as angry with these corporations as he seems to be about this woman getting food on the table for her kids until she gets back on her feet.

[@cherrybomb6451]

Well better then the billions that line rich corporations

[@imvictius5506]

honey B um yes they do? they tax your paychecks and put it into food stamps..but “go off I guess”

[@LizbethBeekman]

If you don't want to pay for someone else's kids, elect officials who support educators in providing comprehensive sex-ed, and who appoint judges who allow women to have legal control over their reproductive systems.

[@kylefer]

Wait... Lost her job in 2013.... Video uploaded June 2015... Has an 8 month old child?! WTF!?!?!?!?!?!?!

[@boys_and_the_booze5104]

+kylefer It was reported they fired her from the school because she was caught stealing/ stuffing her face in the cafeteria's kitchen.

[@GIitchclan12]

+Mister Marc You're ignorant in so many ways. She can't support herself let alone a new child and she has another? You must think its okay to leech off of the tax payers that WORK for their food and then continue doing so.

[@msanrai]

Yep, I get so tired of this...

[@RavenVonK]

+Rob Michael Amen!

[@christiansaldana4200]

+kylefer If you were paying attention you would know she had a job since then. You people are such idiots.

[@maybe_itsmabel8066]

How come men will argue that it's her fault she should take responsibility? But the moment it's like that in court there like no it takes a sperm and egg to make a baby that's my baby I want because I have nothing else to love me now.

[@koownmyo]

She just can’t seem to learn her lesson. It’s her fourth kid. Should have gotten the memo already

[@emilialopez7173]

my best advice for this mother is to stop buying them yogurts and just buy fresh fruit (make smoothies and fruit ice cream and serve) them yougurts and lil bagged and frozen boxed stuff adds uppp! i know! im working with a $60 weekly grocery budget for 2 adults and 2 toddlers no SNAP no WIC No kind of assistance. we work with what we have. buy bulk beans lentils potatoes greens oats rice nuts veggies veggies veggies. avoid canned, bagged, drozen goods.

[@amrita3000]

EXACTLY. She will lose the weight too.

[@malachijackson4900]

A B damn crull

[@jessical3851]

How the hell she gonna make a smoothie? Blenders are out of the budget I bet. At the age her kids are at, it'll be hard to transition them from sugary, yummy boxed meals to beans and lentils. I'm not saying that the diet is correct, I'm just saying that life is already hard for her -- no need to make things harder.

[@dianawellington731]

Jessica Ly Your comment is why I pushed fruit for my daughter before anything else. It's an uphill battle living with others who will give her junk and then that's all she'll want. I'm constantly trying to give her fruits, veggie juice, water, PB&J, oatmeal, potato hash, mushroom tacos, pasta with hidden veggies and more. When I knew my temp job was about to end, I invested in a blender, juicer, spice grinder, spiralizer and hand mixer. It has helped me make healthy cheap meals. I have also introduce more vegan meals because its cheaper, more nutritious and helps with weighy loss. She just needs help being reeducated on food. What to buy and how to cook it.

[@buffy8021]

Madam Emilia-Lopez fruits are expensive and won't last while yogurts will

[@kevinjones5715]

She lost her job in 2013 and 2 years later she's still having more kids?

[@laures8285]

i got a sickless who is named tolerence

[@lorm.3153]

Kevin Jones They are adults they should be responsible for their own children

[@misspowers3554]

Cas sandra EXACTLY! She wants to be “ Respected” but can’t respect herself

[@roswithabearfield5374]

Refer to 4:43

[@Thecollectingman42]

Strange, isn't it?

[@makennnzieee]

I feed my family of four on a budget of $400 a month and we eat well. I was kinda disappointed to see her buying name brand items (Aunt Jemima syrup, yogurt with the candies on top, Babybel cheeses, and name brand formula) instead of store brand which saves a ton of money. Heck, I can't afford those name brand items...and we are a working family.

[@jocelynpaul8082]

+Roberto LaCraveon thank you for seeing my point this is ridiculous people use the system every chance they get eating good meal name brand food I'm sitting here trying to stretch a dollar

[@jocelynpaul8082]

Its not that I have a problem with her on food stamps is where she says $700 is not enough what is she buying three little ones and myself 450 dollars a month on groceries and we eat very well what is she buying that's $700 it's not enough for groceries damn how much does she want 1000

[@august21xp]

+Jocelyn Paul $700 for 5 people is actually too much. You can buy organic at Whole Foods with that much and still have money left over, the problem is that people like her don't know how to cook , don't bother learning healthy recipes, because they think that people who do eat healthy and exercise are shallow, so they buy the frozen pizzas and burgers and cry about being obese , while living in this Hollywood mentality, that they will never be given the chance of having. She should have stopped at one child, and gone back to school, to become an actual teacher. Also, these obese women are always getting pregnant by anyone who thinks their cute, what happened to just dating and not opening your damn legs. She obviously had enough to pay a babysitter to have sex. SMH

[@august21xp]

+jeniece grear "Not judge", people who work hard all damn day have the right to judge, she has 4 kids and has the nerve to complain, had she had some morals and self esteem 1st she wouldn't be obese, second she would respect herself enough to get married or have a career at least. I only feel bad for the kids that didn't ask to be here and will sadly repeat the cycle again and again. I'm tired of people complaining about living in bad neighborhoods, but put themselves in those situations, you want a nice neighborhood with healthy supermarkets and no crime ,than go to college , get a career or get 3 jobs and dont have kids till your stable.

[@jocelynpaul8082]

august moon Amen tell it like is

[@podsmpsg1]

She doesn't look underfed. She looks better fed than people who work. She has too many kids, don't have kids you can't afford.