A single childless person making 25k a year pays $1,404 in income taxes. Of that, 3.6% is given to food assistance programs. In total, it is $50.54 a year. .97 cents a week. A whole 13 cents a day. So when someone complains about 'paying for' food stamps, let them know they are complaining about a dime and three pennies. Can you spare it?