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Sunday, July 22, 2018

Food Lion In West Ocean City Maryland Wants EBT Customers ***UPDATE***

***UPDATE from a viewer***

Can you get cash back at the grocery store from SNAP/food stamp benefits?

No. You can only receive cash back if you have both cash welfare (TAFDC)benefits and SNAP/food stamp benefits on your card. If you want to use your cash welfare benefits to buy food or get cash back, you have to swipe your EBT card in the machine a second time.

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The Food Lion on Rt. 611 in west Ocean City wants all EBT customers to stop in before you get to the beach and purchase one item, then ask the cashier for the balance on your card in CASH!

That's right, Food Lion is paying out CASH MONEY for all EBT balances so you can enjoy your time at the beach. Our tax dollars hard at work, right?

59 comments:

Anonymous said...

This should not be legal.

Anonymous said...

They should be shut down ASAP. No difference than money laundering.

Anonymous said...

Thats not possible.

Anonymous said...

Sounds very fishy. How is the OC City Council / OC Politians / OC businesses involved? Appears to be one hellava scheme to get more money spent in OC.

Anonymous said...

Abuse like this is killing the middle class.

Anonymous said...

1 fish 2 fish in Salisbury is steaming crabs for $1 cash and the rest goes on your EBT CARD THIS MUST STOP.

Anonymous said...

I can't afford to go to Ocean City. How do EBT people afford it

Anonymous said...

WORK for welfare..... this is absolutely ridiculous.

Anonymous said...

ILEGAL REMOVE THERE EBT SYSTEM FOR ONE YEAR.

Anonymous said...

Food Lion has always depended on the EBT customers , all the stores are dependent on that income from the the government , that's an obama thing . They also provide money laundering . This is accomplished by wiring money to Mexico and other central American countries . Food Lion on Nanticoke Road is famous for that and EBT cards for cash.

JoeAlbero said...

10:53, Don't tell me it's not possible, (with all due respect). I know this to be a FACT.

Anonymous said...

This has nothing to do with Ocean City or their officials. West Ocean City is outside the boundaries of the Town.

Anonymous said...

On you.

Anonymous said...

WHO enforces the EBT system ? This is a disgrace and must be ended how can you buy steamed craps on a EBT card Hot food is not allowed they are scamming the people x 30 yrs.

Anonymous said...

Anonymous said...
1 fish 2 fish in Salisbury is steaming crabs for $1 cash and the rest goes on your EBT CARD THIS MUST STOP.

July 15, 2018 at 10:58 AM

At the first of the month that place is always packed until the money on the card is depleted.

Anonymous said...

Anonymous said...
Thats not possible.

July 15, 2018 at 10:53 AM

Prove that it is not possible. Just because you said it on here doesn't mean it's not possible. Stupid know it all.

And by the way Snowflake, I think you meant "That's."

Anonymous said...

Anonymous said...
I can't afford to go to Ocean City. How do EBT people afford it

July 15, 2018 at 11:25 AM

Because they rip off the government at the expense of the taxpayers by the Democrats.

Anonymous said...

Anonymous Anonymous said...
ILEGAL REMOVE THERE EBT SYSTEM FOR ONE YEAR.

July 15, 2018 at 11:36 AM

For 1 year?? I hate stupid people like you!! Try removing it from them permanently you dumb, mornonic Douche Bag!!

Anonymous said...

There are some cards that allow cash to be returned. They are typically cards with multiple benefits loaded on them. Certain benefits cannot be cashed out.

Anonymous said...

Government at it's finest ! This happens at most stores that accept EBT. I know this from being in a occupation that serviced grocery and convenience stores for 32 years.

Anonymous said...

I've witnessed cash for ebt at nanticoke food lion also . wiring money to latin america is also done frequently .

Anonymous said...

Time for Trump to end these benefits. Get a job like the rest of us.

Anonymous said...

Joe PLEASE
post a picture of Nancy polosi WALLED MANSIOM Home.

Anonymous said...

Something isn't adding up here....however I'm positive since its been addressed on a well respected forum, someone will definitely look into it.

Anonymous said...

An EBT card can have a food stamp balance and/or a cash balance, not always both. Cash can be withdrawn at any atm or store that allows cash back. The person can call the number on their card or check online to see their balance. Only food items are able to be bought with the food stamp balance.

Tidewaterbound said...

And while possible, it should be illegal and while bringing it to light here is one thing, how can this be reported?

Anonymous said...

11:36 "their"!

Anonymous said...

This mess was being discussed just last night. I can remember in the 60's if you were laid off or lost employment, you were eligible to draw unemployment benefits after a period of time and for a period of time (not lifetime). But, most people had too much pride to even do this and went without until employment was found and that wasn't very long. People took pride in earning their way.

Anonymous said...

It can be reported to the Feds by a Food Lion or 1 Fish 2 Fish employee with evidence. They can even receive a reward for blowing the whistle!

Anonymous said...

Where is the Enforcement.

Anonymous said...

1fish 2 fish has a POSTED sign stating they cook there EBT cards for $1
This has too stop we tax payers are paying for Steamed crabs for welfare people who then get into there nice new car it's ABSOLUT Bullshit and Hogan and trump need to stop it.

JoeAlbero said...

To the Idiot who keeps claiming this isn't true, (and I keep rejecting) I know it to be a FACT. In fact EBT Blogger, why don't you take YOUR card, go to Food Lion and see for yourself. Then you can go and report it as if you came up with it yourself, Idiot.

Anonymous said...

This is the dumbocrats buying votes with taxpayer money.

Anonymous said...

Yes

Very true

Reason Annapolis is full of Democrats

Anonymous said...

This should be reported to Food Lion Corporate office.

Anonymous said...

I think you meant it’s

Anonymous said...

1206 COMMENT

C'mon, you know who enforces EBT cards..,. Democrat voters do.....

Their motto

SECTION 8 IS JUST GREAT
GET YOUR EBT CARD,
BEFORE ITS TOO LATE

Anonymous said...

Ahhhhhhh

No speak English

Anonymous said...

I know of welfare people with several children who go to Disney world. I work full time and pay alot of taxes and cannot afford my grandchild this luxury. Unfair. Needs to be corrected. Never sure whether it is who or whom but you get my point.

Anonymous said...

People that have cards that don't have cash back just groceries for their friends for half price. 10 dollars for the food and they get 5 dollars from their friend.

Anonymous said...

9:18 Guessing that "I don't need no college degree" thing isn't working out so well now.

Anonymous said...

If you have two legs and two arms GET TO WORK.

Anonymous said...

Go to 1 fish 2 fish Joe on a Friday after 4 pm and you will see the EBT card specialists walk out of there with BOXES of crabs with a HUGE smile on there face paid for by YOU AND MY tax dollars.

Anonymous said...

Get them on video.

Anonymous said...

This is a temporary cure for a permanent problem.In the coming months the benefits will dwindle down to nothing,and no one ever paid attention to that squirrel that stashed nuts away during the good times.

Anonymous said...

You'd be surprised to know just how many of OC's affluent citizens have learned to work the welfare system. Lots of very rich people down there learned how to work the system and get welfare on the taxpayers dime. I've reported a few over the years and nothing ever happens. System is just broke and needs a major overhaul and some serious oversight from the abuse

Anonymous said...

Nothing happened bc it was Obama in office.

Anonymous said...

I own a bakery. I was told I could sell a Wedding cake at what ever price and the cake topper if it did not cost more than 1/2 price of the cake. I called to find out if this was true. Lady came to my shop and ask questions and wanted me to fill out some paperwork and she needed to take a picture of my commercial kitchen. I LOOKED AT HER AND ASK IF SHE WAS FOR REAL? I could have made a killing on this program BUT I WOULD NOT be able to sleep knowing I did this. I ask the lady to leave my business and that I was a taxpayer and didn't believe the tax money should be spent in this manor. She left puzzled. I sleep well at night.

Anonymous said...

If you're going to report one crab business, report them all. 1 fish 2 fish is not the only one doing it. Fat boys will allow you to buy seafood (cold) and pay a steaming fee. Acme as well.

Anonymous said...

What the hell are ebt people going to the beach, anyway? I have to work to be able to do that. They don't work and are able to go to the beach and just lounge around while everyone else is working? And why the hell do they get cash? This has to stop and we need to get the government to stop it. I do not pay taxes so lazy azz, non working people can go the beach and lounge around. This has gone too far and too long. It should be they get help until they get a job. Which, job seeking should be a requirement. Like getting unemployment. You have to look for work. How come lazy scum on welfare do not have to look for work? Yeah, we need to get in touch with the government and have them stop this abuse. CASH money? No way in hell.

Anonymous said...

@July 15, 2018 at 3:59 PM. Then I will just get me a job at one of them and build up some evidence and blow the whistle on them. Get ready abusers, here I come.

Anonymous said...

Why in hell should they get CASH? That's wrong and needs to be stopped. They have NO right to cash.

Anonymous said...

Also the fish place across from East Salisbury School. You pay for raw food with EBT card, then $1 or $2 cash for them to steam it.

Anonymous said...

When I had a baby, I immediately added my child to my health insurance at work. But the other women told me they didn't add their children because then the government will cover their insurance and daycare costs. This is how they afford to travel and wear nice clothes.

Anonymous said...

Stop complaining and do something. Clog up the message board at the White House website and notified the President. Give those interns something to work on and investigate.

Angela J Harrison said...

Actually, I'm a mother of one. And married. I get 550$ a month in food stamps. I go to the beach, I can afford the beach. No I can't afford to blows hundreds on a vacation but a simple beach trip, yes. Stop judging "EBT" USERS. Were not all the same. Secondly, if the state's allowing people to buy frozen seafood that's on the state. Thirdly, the places charging for steaming are just trying to make their money as well. Obviously if EBT allows you to buy seafood, people are going too. And obviously if you buy it, you're going to steam it.

And stop crying and whining. After taxes me and my husband bring home 2100$ a month between the both, our bills are 1500$, not including gas; personals; or anything our child needs. Alot of people NEED food stamps.. dont be upset that we qualify for the program, trust me I wish I was yall!! High and mighty bragging and putting down people. Be upset that chances are y'all paid hundreds of thousands of dollars, on education & are STILL struggling and are STILL haters! Hit me up on the 11th & I'll buy you all some Gatorade so y'all can stop sipping this hatorade 😅😅😅😅😅😂

Anonymous said...

***UPDATE from a viewer***

Can you get cash back at the grocery store from SNAP/food stamp benefits?

No. You can only receive cash back if you have both cash welfare (TAFDC)benefits and SNAP/food stamp benefits on your card. If you want to use your cash welfare benefits to buy food or get cash back, you have to swipe your EBT card in the machine a second time.
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Then the answer is yes, not no as you indicated and then said you can get cash back.

Anonymous said...

3:27 Don't breed'em if you can't feed'em!

Anonymous said...

Mrs. Harrison your awesome. I also at one point was recieving help and your right just because you are recieving benfits does not mean you cant enjoy a day at the beach especially if you live in the area!