But the idea, tucked into President Donald Trump’s 2019 budget, has caused a firestorm, prompting scathing criticism from Democrats and nutrition experts who say its primary purpose is to punish the poor. SNAP — the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program — is the official name for the food stamp programs. He said despite having numerous hearings on SNAP, Monday’s budget was the first time he’d heard of the food box proposal. An Agriculture Department spokesman said the idea was developed internally, but didn’t provide further details on the brainstorming process. It’s flexible, timely and efficient, and converting a sufficient portion of it to an antiquated program where boxes are delivered is simply unworkable.”

Source: National Post February 16, 2018 06:17 UTC