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One thing that helped me stretch my SNAP benefits was look for discounts, and food banks, I also use out of pocket cash since I get only 80 in snap. #SNAPStretchStories#FoodRadarCommunity#FoodSecurity#BudgetLiving

One thing that helped me stretch my SNAP benefits was, buying bulk meat and slicing it myself. A 13 lb 75$ piece of beef from Sam’s, 7lb 20$ pork loin from Sam’s, and 2whole chickens from heb will feed my wife, my 3 kids, and myself for about 2/3 weeks. I buy lots of pasta and learned how to make Alfredo sauce from scratch. It’s a lot cheaper than buying everything prepared. Plus about 5 packs of 40pc water bottles. #SNAPStretchStories#FoodRadarCommunity#FoodSecurity#BudgetLiving

Just got my first "winter" electric bill. Looks like Santa is on a budget this year. 🥶

The temperature dropped last week, so we finally turned the heat on. Big mistake. My projected utility bill for this month is nearly double what it was last year. I’m sitting here in a hoodie and two blankets trying to keep the thermostat at 66°F so I don’t have to return the kids' Christmas gifts. Is anyone else freezing in their own house just to save a few bucks? What's your thermostat set at right now? #UtilityBill #WinterIsComing #EnergyCosts #BudgetLiving #HeatingBill #Inflation #HomeOwner

One thing that helped me stretch my SNAP benefits was : Water.... It is a natural filler and helps to make a larger amount to what you receive. you can add about 20% water to the milk you receive and make it last longer. The juice from canned vegetables can be drank instead of spilled out, and you can add more water to the bagged beans or peas to make a larger pot of soup. If you cut portions down at each meal there will be more to go around. Save your egg shells, potato and apple peels and coffee grounds for compost and try a small garden. Learn your wild edibles as there are many in Kentucky for most of the year especially wild mushrooms and edible roots. Make weaker coffee to save on grounds. Make a meager budget and stick to it. Keep your thermostat turned down and wear extra clothing inside to stay warm. #SNAPStretchStories#FoodRadarCommunity#FoodSecurity#BudgetLiving

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