Stretching Food Dollars

Of the 67 graduated SNAP-Ed participants, NEERS data shows a 20% increase in acceptable food resource management practices from entry into the SNAP-Ed classes to the completion of the series.  These resource management practices include planning meals, comparing prices, using a grocery shopping list, and not running out of food by the end of the month which becomes a huge worry for low income families.

Through the SNAP-Ed Program, classes are offered at several facilities throughout the county to show people how to stretch their limited food dollars each month.

A resident at a local shelter stated that he ran out of food prior to each month ending and had to rely on foods from the shelter to last until the next month.  After the budgeting lesson and learning how to read shelf stickers regarding “unit price”, he is shopping more with a grocery list and reading more shelf stickers.  These practices have enabled his food dollars to stretch further into the month.