[HenryArmitage]

replace that food stamp/ EBT crap with $20 a week care boxes of beans, rice, powdered milk and eggs.

Surprisingly this is a far more expensive idea than what we currently have. Boxes and distribution would all be Gov run. We already have stores that have maximized the cost effectiveness of distributing goods. A cheaper and better option is to limit the items that can be bought via EBT cards. Of course you are going to have a fight between farmers on your hands on what produce is worthy of being included on the list. I think if we could scientifically come up with a cost/nutrition ratio and everything above a certain ratio becomes available for sale. This would require a layer of certification for stores/products but this could be spread out and integrated over time to for best cost to benefit ratio.

[FreeAtlanta]

I don't agree.

1). There would be a lot less fraud. A lot.

2). Use the post office to deliver the boxes and/or have pickup points.

3). Most people would hate the boring food so much they would finally work to get off the aid.