A video of an American woman expressing her outrage over $243 in food stamps has gone viral. She had previously received more than $800 in her former county and questioned the discrepancy.
@neshabyrd1995 shared her frustrations with followers on TikTok after she was given $243 in food stamps. The woman mentioned a recent relocation and highlighted the stark difference in how much she got in a different county.
She believes that perhaps it was because she changed her address. According to SNAP's official website, a change of address within the same state generally should not reduce benefits — though benefit amounts can vary based on household size, income, and state-specific rules
One could apply to update their address, but the benefits usually follow without any complications like the woman faced. She also mentioned that in the previous county she would get “$800-something” worth of food stamps.
As previously mentioned, she highlighted her confusion in the video, stating, “Something’s not clicking…Something is not clicking if they only changed my address.” Lastly, she asked those responsible for sending the food stamps to “recalculate.”
The video had drawn more than 300,000 views as of publication. Fellow users on TikTok mentioned that she was “lucky” and noted far lower amounts. One person alleged, “My friend in a wheelchair, she gets $10 a month.”
Others blamed President Donald Trump’s administration and think things would continue to “tighten.” However, there are no official statements made by either the Trump Administration representatives addressing this particular case of food stamps.
How SNAP Benefits Work and What the Woman's Video Showed
According to the official website, the program provides low-income families and individuals with food benefits. This enables them to afford a nutritious meal without worrying about their budget.
As mentioned, she was upset because she thought SNAP might’ve made a mistake. But according to the website, the monthly allowance is dependent on the number of people in a household, provided they’ve registered and/or are eligible for these benefits.
SNAP benefit amounts are calculated based on household size and income. A single-person household would receive a maximum of $298 per month; a household of four could receive significantly more, which may explain the higher amount the woman previously received — though her exact household composition was not disclosed in the video.
From the table mentioned on the website, a single person is given a maximum monthly allotment of $298. This is well within the budget she received.
However, if it's eight people in a home, they’d get $1,789 plus $218 for an additional member (if any). However, these figures apply only to residents of the 48 contiguous states and the District of Columbia.
The website stated that these numbers are different in Alaska, Hawaii, Guam, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Since she didn’t specify the county she’s currently in, the Daily Dot cannot confirm the official reason why she was allotted the aforementioned amount.
The Daily Dot was unable to independently verify the events described in this video or the woman's specific SNAP benefit history. The details above reflect the account shared by @neshabyrd1995 on TikTok. SNAP benefit information is drawn from the USDA's official SNAP website.
