Hunger is a year-round reality for many in our valley and beyond (not just during the holidays)!
Eat for one week on a SNAP budget! SNAP is the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (previously Food Stamps). $4.15 is the national allocation of funds for SNAP recipients.
The $4-ad-Day Challenge is a fun and educational opportunity for all of us to see how we can stretch our food budgets, plan ahead for shopping, sales and meal prep with a goal of cost-efficiency while making healthy food choices. Participants will find themselves forced to make food shopping choices on a limited budget, and learn how difficult it is to avoid hunger, afford nutritious foods and stay healthy.
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All food and beverages purchased and consumed during the week of your challenge (including dining out) must stay within the $4 daily budget
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Food that is given to you or you already have at home must be allocated within the budget
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Keep track of receipts on food spending
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Take notes and post on the LIFT-UP Facebook page and your social media
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Invite friends and co-workers to join you on the Challenge
Consider:
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HOW MUCH YOU SPEND normally for a week’s worth of food & eating out.
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DONATING THE DIFFERENCE to LIFT-UP to help us feed our neighbors in need!
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Plan your weekly meals & snacks ahead – preparing in advance will help you know what you need and also help you put leftovers to good use.
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Use store circulars and go online to look for coupons, sales & specials.
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Sign up for Store discount/membership cards at the grocery store.
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Don’t go to the store hungry, so eat before you go shopping.
Breads & Grains
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look for bargains in day-old
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Buy regular brown rice & old-fashioned oats to save money and consume less sugar, salt & calories
Meats & Beans
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Dried beans & peas are good sources of protein & fiber. They can last up to a year or more without spoiling.
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Canned tuna packed in water is an inexpensive protein choice.
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