Thoughts on the Food Stamp Program

 It seems to me that the less you work and the less you do, the more money you get for food stamps. It's like there should be a banner in front of the banner that says, "Got no job and more children? Come on down, we're here to serve you". I know a few people who are trying to make a difference in their lives. They work at least 30 hours a week, and one person goes to school and to work. The one that does both only receives $200 for a month of food stamps with 1 child. I know of another family with 3 children. She does not work nor does she go to school. She receives close to $500 in food stamps. Why? She is not trying to better herself and she does not have any disabailities. I believe people with the ability to work and don't because they just want to live off of government assistance should not be able to receive it.  It's not fair that those who work everyday still can't afford to buy groceries for their family, yet can't get food stamps or don't get enough.  I do think that most families who truly work, but can't meet ends they need some assistance.

Last Day of the Challenge

I have been waiting for this day to come. I have learned a lot from this challenge. I've had the opportunity to see what spending $31 on food for one week is like. I have had the opportunity to witness what it would be like to eat on a budget while everyone else around me did what they wanted. I must say that this challenge made me think smartly on what to get to eat that would last a whole week.  The food that I bought did last the entire week. Although I was a little tired of eating chicken breast and broccoli everyday, it helped save money for the week. I also ate healthier and bought food that could be stretched throughout 7 days. I did experience some headaches, especially on days where I was tired of eating the same food, but I knew I had a budget and there was no way of going over it. That's just how some families live. I could have cheated and went into my pockets, but I wanted to live how those families live who don't have additional money.  They only have what has been given to them. I can see the more I step into someone else's shoes, the more I appreciate everything I do have.

The time has almost come

This challenge has been a little hard, but it has helped me think about so many different things. The more I have to change my lifestyle to experience what others go through, the more I appreciate everything I have.........

Later on today, I will end my challenge. I will have the opportunity to express everything I have been through these past 7 days and how it was on that last day!!!!! I'm happy :)