I prepped courtesy of the Govt without trying.

I have two jobs. Why am I supposed not be able to shoulder a 25 percent rent increase, higher insurance , higher utilities , higher everything. There is no shame taking some of the USDA food ,I paid for it. And I don't plan to waste any of it. Why is this bad to you.There are many of us who work so we get NOTHING in the way of help. Fudge you for your assumption.

How big is your house? Where are you storing all that food?

Ignore the rude dorks on here. Good on you looking out for your kid and stocking up.

Oh yeah? Well I'm a single mom with 7 freezers, 6000lbs of meat, 85 cases of beer, and two trucks. I work 7 jobs at different quickie marts.

Personally, I'm done paying.

Everyone in my family has said that they're treated very rudely as a tax payer, but very politely when showing up as a poor person to collect.

I will start collecting. I've paid long enough and sick of seeing the trash that my money goes to.

It's all true. No BS here. I can back her up.

By the way, I'm "White Hispanic" now, LOLOLOL

I have been hesitant to post this before but single mom here with no budget for food at all. They say I do not qualify for anything because I work two jobs to pay the inflated rents. So I was forced to go to the food bank.
I had no idea most are funded and supplied by the USDA. And we get mucho cases of food each week.
To date ( and this is after eating only this food too all since November with kids) this is my stash.
I have eight cases of beans (24 cans)
5 cases of peanut butter
10 cases of canned fruit
40 lbs of assorted dried beans.
A case of powered milk.
A case of instant potatoes industrial size.
About 300 lbs of meat enough for three freezers anyways.
5 cases of macaroni cheese.
20 lbs of butter.
50 lbs of pet smart dog food I don't need more but could have had 150lbs by now.
A case of spaghetti sauce.
Case of tomato m cans
50 lbs of rice.
55 lbs of pasta.
Two cases each of large size tuna, chicken and salmon.
One case of canned ham.
3 cases of carrots.
Two cases of corn
One case of beef stew.
One case of corned beef hash.
One case of tomato soup.
One case of dried prunes
A case of brownie mix.
Two cases of rolled oats
3 cases of raisins
And enough fresh vegetables to plant for a large garden, I have sweet potatoes growing already.
I'm still going each week for the milk and eggs and I am planning to have enough food to share and barter if things get worse .I sleep better knowing I do have food prepped. Hope this helps someone else. It's your tax dollars don't feel bad .

Yeah, why dont you just identify as a pin cushion OP.

Our country is so corrupt.

If you had a longterm career like I did - don't feel bad about getting some bennies.

I'm done paying Shanequa or Lupita to pop them all out and not bother to raise them.

I will take any advantage I can to draw from this "government". Every. Advantage.

I have been hesitant to post this before but single mom here with no budget for food at all. They say I do not qualify for anything because I work two jobs to pay the inflated rents. So I was forced to go to the food bank.
I had no idea most are funded and supplied by the USDA. And we get mucho cases of food each week.
To date ( and this is after eating only this food too all since November with kids) this is my stash.
I have eight cases of beans (24 cans)
5 cases of peanut butter
10 cases of canned fruit
40 lbs of assorted dried beans.
A case of powered milk.
A case of instant potatoes industrial size.
About 300 lbs of meat enough for three freezers anyways.
5 cases of macaroni cheese.
20 lbs of butter.
50 lbs of pet smart dog food I don't need more but could have had 150lbs by now.
A case of spaghetti sauce.
Case of tomato m cans
50 lbs of rice.
55 lbs of pasta.
Two cases each of large size tuna, chicken and salmon.
One case of canned ham.
3 cases of carrots.
Two cases of corn
One case of beef stew.
One case of corned beef hash.
One case of tomato soup.
One case of dried prunes
A case of brownie mix.
Two cases of rolled oats
3 cases of raisins
And enough fresh vegetables to plant for a large garden, I have sweet potatoes growing already.
I'm still going each week for the milk and eggs and I am planning to have enough food to share and barter if things get worse .I sleep better knowing I do have food prepped. Hope this helps someone else. It's your tax dollars don't feel bad .

I have two jobs. Why am I supposed not be able to shoulder a 25 percent rent increase, higher insurance , higher utilities , higher everything. There is no shame taking some of the USDA food ,I paid for it. And I don't plan to waste any of it. Why is this bad to you.There are many of us who work so we get NOTHING in the way of help. Fudge you for your assumption.

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"The Salvation Army wants you to get your hands on free food for your family"

“If you need any food help, please come see the Salvation Army,” said Major Ken Perine with the Salvation Army of Spokane.

They have a lot of non-perishable food options from canned foods, to pantry staples and some perishable items. They want families to be able to focus their finances on staying housed instead of groceries.

“In this past year, the price of groceries has really skyrocketed, and that’s really hitting families in a very negative way,” Perine added. “We just want to encourage folks if they need any type of food right now, come by, see the Salvation Army. Save their money to pay their rent and utility bill, but get your groceries from us.”

Don't take them seriously. You're doing what you need to do for your family. Kudos for being able to save on such a limited budget.

OP is probably more prepared than 90% of the people on GLP.

Good for you OP, I hope you prosper in the future.