During the Challenge, Chief Financial Officer Donald Tusek and Vice President of Supply Chain Gerry Maguire have been journaling about their experience eating for a week on just $35:
Donald Tusek |
My original plan was to eat the macaroni and cheese during the week and use the other whole grain pasta with a spaghetti sauce for the last couple of days. I decided to make the pasta and marinara midweek and alternate for the remainder of the Challenge just to get more variety.
I purchased two jars of combined peanut butter and jelly and have been taking a spoonful of that as my “dessert” after dinner.
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Gerry Maguire |
Variety of food at night has been the biggest issue. I am very bored of eating the same food. I wish I had purchased a cheaper cereal to get at least seven breakfasts out it it because I have run out.
Check back next Monday for a recap of the Food Depository staff members’ SNAP Challenge experience and ways you can advocate for stronger nutrition safety net programs.