Headaches at Hy-Vee
Budgeting food and household products for a family of 3 is challenging. Provided Ann's monthly gross income is less than $1591 and no more than $2069 she can qualify for SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program). Fortunately, Ann is not confined to minimum wage work in order to receive food assistance. Ann can apply for assistance from Iowa WIC (Woman, Infants & Children). The WIC gross annual income level for a family of 3 is $35,317.
Provided Ann applies for SNAP and WIC assistance, purchasing healthy and nutritious meals and food products should be easier. Iowa WIC programs partner with local farmer's markets.
Ann's estimated monthly SNAP benefit is $290.56.
Anne's estimated grocery store food bill per month is $280. Crazy!? Maybe. Ann will become a devotee of once a month cooking freezer.
Resources:
40 meals in 4 hours
Freezing Guidelines
Freezer Cooking
Provided Ann applies for SNAP and WIC assistance, purchasing healthy and nutritious meals and food products should be easier. Iowa WIC programs partner with local farmer's markets.
Ann's estimated monthly SNAP benefit is $290.56.
Anne's estimated grocery store food bill per month is $280. Crazy!? Maybe. Ann will become a devotee of once a month cooking freezer.
Resources:
40 meals in 4 hours
Freezing Guidelines
Freezer Cooking