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The Hunger Games Begin

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1. delichon ◴[] No.45776111[source]
Hunger isn't the right word here. SNAP benefits are not correlated with greater calorie consumption. That's not to minimize the pain. They do increase food quality, and they pay for other essentials due to the fungibility of money. But the hunger part is an empty emotional appeal.