A lot of Atlanta bloggers are participating this coming week in a challenge to feed yourself for the week for $30. I've been following the #EatOn30 challenge on Twitter and haven't committed to do it this coming week because I'll be on vacation till Tuesday. But it has made me think a lot about solidarity. To me, solidarity is the reminder that we're one human family and I need to work to support, protect and love all my brothers and sisters.
So, since:
- The national average for those receiving food assistance is $22-24 a week
- The Suplemental Nutrition Assistance Program's average benefit is $101 A MONTH
- 1/6th of the world's population lives on $1 a day
I need to kick up my solidarity efforts. Go to Tami's blog for full details on the challenge and sources for the stats. Since I am not participating fully this coming week, I am making my own commitment. This blog needs a recurring feature... so EVERY WEDNESDAY will be "We" not "Me" Wednesdays, to focus this little blog, just once a week, on how we can help others by raising awareness, using our resources in smart ways and helping others, while still staying on budget. This Wednesday I'll be feeding myself for $4 a day- on real food and posting my results. Have a great weekend and you'll hear from me next week!
Fascinating challenge, Atlanta! I'm intrigued... keep me posted on your Weds. feature. I might have to start my own as well. You've got me thinking...
ReplyDeleteThank you thank you thank you for spreading the word! I *love* your WE Wednesday idea! :)
ReplyDeleteHappy to spread the word and excited about making a weekly commitment. I'm WIDE OPEN to We Wednesday ideas, so please let me know your thoughts! KATHY!~
ReplyDeleteKathy,
ReplyDeleteI looked at some other peoples blog to see thier results because this is interesting. Question, $30 a week per person? or per family? I really don't think I can feed my family healthy meals unless I grow my own veggies and go fishing everyday on $4 dollars unless we eat hotdogs and drink water! Call me and let me know!
Love ya,
Chrissy
It's definitely $30 per person- not per family! KATHY!~
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