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LuckyCharms

(22,331 posts) Thu Feb 26, 2026, 07:39 PM 6 hrs ago

This Reddit video hits hard. A starving woman calls into CSPAN.

Unmute the volume button on bottom right of video.

The comments below the video are worth reading too.

https://www.reddit.com/r/ThatsInsane/comments/1rfmpew/woman_calls_into_cspan_with_insanely_disturbing/

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This Reddit video hits hard. A starving woman calls into CSPAN. (Original Post) LuckyCharms 6 hrs ago OP

I have a friend in similar circumstances. Bread and Circuses 6 hrs ago #1

Kick dalton99a 6 hrs ago #2

Didn't Trump fix the high prices problem on day one? Maybe I missed it. Norrrm 2 hrs ago #3

Bread and Circuses

(1,815 posts)

1. I have a friend in similar circumstances.

Reply to LuckyCharms (Original post)

Thu Feb 26, 2026, 07:51 PM

6 hrs ago

They are Nearly 74 years old and is working Door Dash and Uber Eats. But barely gets by, and is now behind in paying the bills.

These are our neighbors who have been vilified for needing support as they age .

SNAP has been cut and food banks do not always have the food that are best for seniors with dietary restrictions.

I try to send her $50 as often as I can.