Beacuse they too, are broke! Section 8 isn't even taking applications. From what I understand, they expect to be closed down for at least a year. Food Stamps? They never said they were eating from trash cans. They're homeless, they need HOMES. I'd be willing to bet they already have food stamps anyway... unless you have to show proof of residence.. hmm? I don't know about that. What I'm trying to say is that they aren't getting the help they need because there's no help to be had, the gov't funded so-called "help" is just as broke as the rest of us... and [they] cut funds more and more everyday.