Monday of Hunger Week 2007

So our list of groceries for the week looks something like this:

Items we are sharing:

Tuna                 $2.00

Peanut Butter    $1.69

Jelly                  $1.50

Mayo               $2.00

Corn                $0.60

Chips               $1.00

Bread               $2.50

Potato              $0.99

Hamburger       $3.09

                        $15.37, so divided by 2 is $7.68

My list:                                                                        

Grits                 $1.89                                                               

Beans               $0.99

Rice                 $0.99

Eggs                 $1.89

                        $5.76

Jessica’s list:

Cereal              $1.19

Spaghetti          $1.00

Sauce               $1.00

Milk                 $2.89

Lemonade        $1.00

                        $7.08

Together we have about $1.80 left between us.  We’ve gotten through 2 meals and have 13 to go.  I know for me its going to be hardest at night after dinner time, when I usually pick at things around the kitchen.

I can definitely see how children who rely on food stamps have obesity problems.  You just cannot afford fresh fruits and vegetables.  Of course this is not the only reason, but I really think it contributes.

I also know that this program is supposed to only be a supplement and not pay for food entirely for a family, but with single parents and elderly who are already stretched so thin with daycare and medication, its no wonder why they have to rely entirely on the food stamp program.

I’ll be back in the morning to let you know how the night went.