When times are tough, frequently the first place we look to cut is our food budget. Money spent on groceries can easily add up to $100 to $200 a week or more for the average family. For families attempting to survive by taking lower paying jobs, this amount can be a significant portion of their income.
When personal economic situations become more and more challenging, what is someone to do in order to cut food costs? Well, there is always sale shopping and couponing, but sometimes even these strategies are not enough. That is where food banks come in to play. They are designed to help unemployed and underemployed people survive until they can get back on their feet financially.
The internet can be a very resourceful tool in helping you locate local food banks. The Feeding America website has a food bank locator feature which allows you to search within a state or local zip code to find food banks.
Great info. Happy new year to you and your readers! Fingers crossed for a prosperous 2011!
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