HOUSTON – Monica Simpson and her husband work hard to make ends meet. But even with her husband’s income, the two are living in an extended stay motel and rely on food pantries just to get by.
“My husband makes over the amount to receive food stamps, but we’re in a situation of homelessness,” Simpson told KPRC 2 News. “You can’t pay for the room and expenses and all that, and food.”
Simpson has applied for SNAP benefits before but was disqualified because of income thresholds. Still, her financial situation leaves little room for essentials…