Here’s a thought experiment:
How much food could you buy for $16 per month? Furthermore, what could you buy for $16 that would be nutritious and didn’t involve fast food joints? For too many individuals in our community, the $16 thought experiment is actually a reality. As of April 2009, the minimum SNAP (formerly food stamps) benefit is $16 per month. Sadly, this is an increase from the previous minimum of $14 per month.
So, how are SNAP recipients to cope? The good news is that with a bit of planning, $16 can go a lot further at the grocery store than you might think! Join the Capital Area Food Bank’s Director of Nutrition Education, Jodi Balis, on July 22nd as she facilitates an interactive workshop on how individuals can stretch their food budget–and still eat nutritious meals. This workshop is aimed at service providers as they seek to communicate healthy eating on a budget to clients.
The Nutritious $16 Food Bag
11am-1pm on Thursday, July 22nd
George Mason Regional Library
7001 Little River Turnpike
Annandale, VA 22003
Click here to register for this free workshop.
If you are interested in other free workshops offered by the Capital Area Food Bank, check out this website or send an e-mail to aaa@capitalareafoodbank.org.
I live in Iowa and just applied for a card. I received it yesterday and I only get $16 a month! really?? What am i supposed to do? Buy 4 frozen pizzas and eat one slice everyday??? now come on! I don’t make enough to do this!