So there was this challenge issued at work after a few people read articles and saw news reports about Hunger Week in other states such as Oregon. The governor of Oregon has made one week every year since he took office, a Hunger Awareness Week. Hunger Week Governor of Oregon
So, a few people in my office are up for the challenge. We have to live off of what the average person in the State of Maine who receives food stamps actually receives. Here in Maine that comes to a whopping $2.89 a day. For argument sake, it was rounded up to $3.00.
We have to start as though we have nothing in our pantries and manage for 5 days. We can pool our money with someone else who is doing the challenge if we want. I have pooled with my friend Jessica and as of right now we still need to run the numbers, but I believe we have our items purchased and are ready to begin tomorrow.
I'll be posting our grocery lists and costs on here to keep you apprised of our progress.
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