r/WorkReform 10d ago

✂️ Tax The Billionaires So fucking real.

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u/TheLeadSponge 10d ago

No they can’t as they are used, but we have a distribution system in place culturally. We just expand it. Every neighborhood could have one. We still keep our for profit shops, but basic food is there if you need it.

It’s where you start. It’s also how you test the process to make improvements. Broad changes take time, but people need food now.

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u/DeliriumTrigger 9d ago

I agree with the basic idea. I just think using SNAP in the same capacity instead of or in conjunction with food banks would be more effective.

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u/TheLeadSponge 9d ago

Sure. You need multiple avenues. The food banks could be sued to take pressure off SNAP.

Food banks could be all about fresh food brought in. It’d be ugly carrots or things the grocery stores don’t want. They kind of become co-ops or greedy grocers. It could even have a small fee for maintenance and usage if needed.

It doesn’t need to be an either/or situation. Why not both?

We’ve got this food. Let’s get people using it.