Is it normal to have trouble affording food?

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Hi! I'm wondering how many of you have trouble affording food?I have trouble affording basic food on a regular basis. I often have little in my house and almost never buy meat or certain fresh expensive foods like berries so I usually buy cheap stuff like pasta and canned veggies. Even cereal is expensive. I also have a hard time between food and things like laundry detergent and paper products. I recall some of my relatives having whole pantries and freezers packed with food but that was at least 10 years ago.
This is meant to be a serious post so please be honest when voting but the usual silly comments otherwise welcome.

Yes I have trouble 9
Yes but I get some type of help 6
No I'm financially ok 12
No I'm rich 1
Other 0
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  • thegypsysailor
    8 years ago

    Seriously. How about getting a roommate to help pay the rent?
    Do you have the time for a second job? When I visited Israel, almost EVERYONE had a second job because everything was so expensive there. I was offered a good job, but I never would have been able to save enough to sail away if I took it. Better to go, short on funds.
    Do you have any talents you might sell, such as writing articles for publications (or whatever equals that on the web) about things you are accomplished at?
    Of course, I know nothing beyond what you posted, but you may need to find cheaper accommodation.
    There are government assistance programs to insure that Americans have enough healthy food to survive on. You could see if there are programs you can qualify for, especially if you are a student.
    Good luck.

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    • wigz
      8 years ago

      First should come a detailed income:expenses report. Track every penny earned and spent. A roommate or second job isn't going to help if you're a fool with money and don't stick to a budget. Most people don't realize how much they waste until they track expenses and see it in black and white.

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    • Inсоmplet
      8 years ago

      Seconding this.

      Also consider what you do with the money you spend on things which aren't bare necessities.

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    • Dаrktown_vs_Blackville
      8 years ago

      What the fuck were you doing in my homeland. Don't tell me you're Jewish or i will feel so ashamed to be a Jew as well that i will be forced to leave this site forever

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      • thegypsysailor
        8 years ago

        I'd tell you ANYTHING to get you off this site forever, so yeah, I'm a jue, living in someone's attic, playing with my rubber ducky in the bathtub, which I call the Caribbean Sea. Every now and then this wee volcanic island appears right in front of my belly, but after it erupts, it sinks below the sea again.
        Now will you live up to your promise? Don't go away mad, just go away!

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        • Dаrktown_vs_Blackville
          8 years ago

          No, i don't believe you are a Jew. Thank Gawd

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          • thegypsysailor
            8 years ago

            You promised!

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            • Dаrktоwn_vs_Blackville
              8 years ago

              Maybe i wasnt clear. What i meant was, if you actually are Jewish, then i would be so ashamed myself i would have to leave. But youre not

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  • BlackyHancock
    8 years ago

    At various times in life I have had to learn to live very frugally on a small amount of money. One thing I would do is learn how to be creative with rice and buy a 20kg sack of rice (lasts months) and buy super cheap vegetables near the end of the day at the fruit and veg markets. The ones that might get htrown out otherwise.

    And if possible try to grow some easy to grow things like spinach and other greens even in pots if you have no room.

    Friends also used to go dumpster divign for free food.

    goodluck

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  • arizonacardinalsfan
    8 years ago

    Just use food stamps

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