The Concept
$32 Dollars. That's how much a resident on Summit County public assistance is given to live on week. When that money runs out, the Akron-Canton Regional Food Bank steps in to fill the gap.
In an effort to raise awareness for the Food Bank as they kick off their annual holiday food drive,
I put aside my love of food and agreed to spend the week eating only what I could buy for $32.
Although this site has no direct affiliation with WKDD, the "Hunger Challenge" is all part of the bigger "Long Haul Against Hunger," and I encourage you to visit wkdd.com keyword: 'Long Haul' to donate!
So, what exactly does $32 buy? Not much! Forget brand name or low fat anything. My main
goal was to purchase enough food to cover 21 meals (for you math folks, that's $1.52 per meal).
I quickly realized that eating out was not going to be an option. You can view my shopping list here.
Day 1 | Day 2 | Day 3 | Day 4 | Day 5 | Day 6 | Day 7
Total Estimated Cost: $24.33 Over A 7 Day Period!
Click Here To Do Your Part And Donate To The Akron/Canton Regional Food Bank!
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