I cannot fathom how our government has allowed this to happen at a time when so many have fallen into poverty and have lost their jobs. There simply are not enough jobs to go around, and even if you are lucky to obtain part-time work and pay rent, you still may need food stamps. Look at this article. Hundreds of unemployed people who can't find work are now cut off from food stamps!
https://www.wsws.org/en/articles/201.../food-a04.html