Being aware of the money I spend on my daily consumption of food has really focused my mind on my eating habits in a positive way. The $31.50 limit is quite challenging and requires great planning. I have made batches of inexpensive (starchy) foods, such as rice combinations, and oatmeal. Vegetables are mostly inexpensive and can be very filling. But I insist on maintaining a healthy diet in spite of limited resources, so I try to buy organically grown products.
Clearly I have a great advantage over those who actually depend on food stamps in that I have access to bargain food outlets; I have good cooking implements and condiments to spice up my meals. Also, our challenge doesn't include many essentials such as paper towels and toilet paper which could come out a food stamp budget. It is pretty sobering to consider what many poor families have to endure.
Cantor Solomon
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