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Category Archives: Social Justice
The SNAP Challenge, Day 4
Two days to go and I’m out of fresh vegetables and fruit. Day 4 Breakfast: Store-brand rice crispies with soy milk. Canned pears. Day 4 Lunch: Scrambled eggs, cottage cheese, whole-wheat toast. Tomato soup made by blending the contents of … Continue reading
The Snap Challenge, Day 3
The headline in today’s business section is “Twitter Prepares to Feed New Hunger for IPO’s.” My thoughts are about different kind of hunger, that of the millions of Americans who have to feed themselves for less than $5 a day … Continue reading
The SNAP Challenge, Day 2
So far, this is fun. I’m realizing how much money we waste on name-brand food. With a few exceptions, lower-cost products, prepared well, taste just as good. As a design journalist I’ve done several articles on food packaging. And the … Continue reading
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Tagged food packaging, low-budget meals, SNAP Challenge, Steven Addis
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Taking The SNAP Challenge, Day 1
Can two people eat for five days for less than $50? SNAP is the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, formerly known as food stamps. The SNAP Challenge is a nationwide program during October, “Hunger Awareness Month,” that encourages participants to experience … Continue reading