While I feel having free lunch and food stamp programs is a needed service, I can’t help but notice viewpoints of people claiming that the programs are misused by recipients having Cadillacs, expensive clothing, jewelry and unnecessary items, which may include TVs, cars and other “luxuries.” A common theme is all the recipients buy is junk food.

To avert people buying junk food, the USDA can use a WIC formula, where certain foods are allowed and not foods the USDA deems as unhealthy.

To avoid misuse of eligibility the program should look at records in employment, housing agreements, Department of Licensing and other agencies to regularly review what the recipients and whoever lives with them have in resources and actual costs of housing, utilities and other necessary items. Requiring non-custodial parent to pay the state while the family receives benefits may be necessary.