I’ve never been poor, but I’ve sometimes been broke. I try not to take for granted the privilege of being able to buy whatever food I want. My inner cheapskate balks at today’s prices. Fourteen dollars for a frozen pizza? I think not.

If the middle class struggles to afford groceries, what about those who rely on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)? Though it’s likely to be reduced, the average payment for a single Marylander is currently around $6 a day.

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