Think of it this way if your card gets rejected buying rice and ramen why not help yourself out a little and give yourself a discount?

Idc what any of them say. You don’t have to explain yourself to anyone. People are quick to judge a situation on their high horse that they have never been in.
A lot of people don’t know what it’s like to be hungry and genuinely not have the money to buy food. I bet every single one of those people got to eat today

And yes you are correct.

No food banks around your area