Mz. jewishfeminist02:
It is still easier than getting a job that will feed and tuition a large family, particularly when the husband has no job skills (since his yeshiva did not allow him to go to college). In fact, Kollel has become the choice of many due to it being the only method of supporting their families, as once they leave Kollel, they will lose all of the breaks that they get.
And I see I forgot WIC, which as these are large families, will also add a significant amount of cash/food to income.
Also, if you are on food stamps you should be feeding your family rice and beans, not having company for shabbos meals! It is forgotten what it means to be “Pas B’Melach Tochal”!