Responses

Since word has gotten out about our little experiment, we have gotten a lot of positive feedback.  Everyone has expressed an interest in watching the story play out.

Several folks have asked why we are doing this, which we hope we answered with our first blog post.  In short, the answer is to see if we can.

A couple of friends have offered to take us out to eat or give us food from their kitchens if we run out of 'money' before the 30 days are complete.  We have declined those kind offers since they are not in keeping with the spirit of what we are trying to do.

One response, from a friend who volunteers at a local food bank, was particularly enthusiastic.  She cheered us for starting and is encouraging us to finish strong.  She is giving us a list of what is included in the food boxes routinely given to SNAP recipeints in our area. We will keep the list as a resource if we do run out of 'money' before November 22.

Obviously, we will not get the food from the food bank, but we will allow ourselves to purchase those items at the grocery store but not charge ourselves for them as part of the SNAP money.

We are looking forward to getting the list and seeing what we might have to look forward to in a few weeks.