Anonymous C joined in and replied with this 15 years ago, 2 minutes later, 22 minutes after the original post[^][v]#277,617
In some places, yes. It depends where you are.
There are programs to allow senior citizens and the homeless to purchase food at restaurants with money from benefits. By themselves, these programs make sense because these people don't necessarily have the available facilities or ability necessary to prepare food for themselves. Restaurants that wish to participate simply need to file an application, several fast food restaurants have been approved for such programs in different states. The benefit funds are generally distributed on a card that works like a debit card, and these cards can be swiped at participating restaurants.
Anonymous A (OP) replied with this 15 years ago, 55 minutes later, 1 hour after the original post[^][v]#277,678
@previous (C)
How would a homeless person actually apply for such benefits though?
Anonymous C replied with this 15 years ago, 48 minutes later, 2 hours after the original post[^][v]#277,702
@previous (A)
The same as anyone else, I would imagine: Go in and apply.