FOOD STAMPS HAVE ALWAYS BEEN A GRIFT
big cities have shipping hubs
where trains/trucks unload produce for local distribution
there are always small outlets nearby
that sell food at very discount prices
back in the day, anon was friendly with owner of one such business
his financial success was entirely dependent on two thing
video poker machines in a back room
and paying cash for food stamps at 40¢ on the dollar
as long as total sales exceeded his intake of food stamps
the grift was functionally undetectable
went on for decades, until city undertook massive redevelopment of entire area
but the grift goes on
it's changed hands, locations, technical details
but the basic fact remains that most "food welfare" is stolen