Comments on: When the Fridge and the Wallet Are Both Empty

By: Jim Culver

Jim Culver — Thu, 01 May 2008 18:40:38 +0000

If you can scrounge together the money for a Costco membership card (or get one as a gift), it can be a great place to get free food. Here in Washington state, the local Costcos have a variety free food samples almost every weekend.

By: Macinac

Macinac — Wed, 26 Dec 2007 18:11:21 +0000

If your money is not at absolute zero — say you have a buck or two — look for foods that provide high nutrition for low price. The one that comes to mind is eggs. For one dollar you might buy half a dozen nowadays, and that will carry you for two days if necessary. They are easy to cook, of course, just boil ‘em.

By: Ah Delicious Sweet Food

Ah Delicious Sweet Food — Sun, 28 Oct 2007 04:31:06 +0000

Another idea that has gotten me through in lean times has been to work in a restaurant as a cook, dishwasher, server, host, cashier. These jobs have a lot of turnover, fewer hours–and there is going to be a meal during your break.

By: Alice Williams

Alice Williams — Tue, 21 Aug 2007 20:32:34 +0000

Hello I am a working 33year old single mother of four children ages ranging from 17-5 years old.I begun surfing the net in search of a food bank or church where i would be able to ask for some food assistance however i happen to stumble on this site. I belive your ideas would be great for me however i just dont have the slightes idea of how to begin managing my money or even how to begin managing my own bussiness I said to myself this might be impossible due to the fact that i only make $12.00 an hour. What do you think can you work with me or am I barking up the wrong tree? p.s. you never know what it might turn out to be

By: Bob

Bob — Thu, 24 May 2007 06:11:30 +0000

Ask if your local church has a food bank. Many will give you a box / several bags of groceries just for the asking. You usually don’t have to be a member of the church.