Locusts would be a better term.
Works for me . . . that was ironic “works for me” wasn’t it . . . in reality I have sympathy for those on EBT benefits who are there because of loss of employment, serious health issues, etc.
On the hand, however, those who are nothing more than bling encrusted baby makers and have sucked on LBJ’s “Great Society’s” teat since birth I have zero sympathy. If they get hungry let ‘em find a job, there are plenty to be had that will pay enough to cover shelter and food. They won’t be able to buy their Escalades, 96” flt screens, diamond stud earings, get their dreads & nails on but they will be able to survive.