Allen and I chose to participate once again in the SNAP
program. We kind of made a menu, shopped for the week buying soup,
a chicken, bread, staples, salad and veggies. We already had the PB&J, and
other food items that would become part of our week’s menu. Sunday was
easy for us, fortunately we were home for all of our meals. A half of
protein bar (bought 5 for $5) does not go a long way for breakfast, but lots of
water to drink does! And you can imagine where I spent a lot of
time! We shared the can of soup, a salad with one piece of chicken cut up
for lunch and dinner. You may ask, did we go to bed hungry?…Yes, I did.
Monday was more of a challenge. I had a breakfast
date with some friends. Did you know there are not many places in Creve
Coeur/Chesterfield where you can get something for breakfast for $1.49.
We ended up at a Bread CO and stood there for 5 minutes trying to figure out
what I could eat. Nothing, not even a cup of coffee, that I do not drink
anyway. We mentioned to the man who was going to take our order what my
challenge was this week and why. He heard us say there was nothing I could get
at Bread Co. therefore, I would just pass on eating breakfast. He took
their order, then asked me what I was thinking of getting? I said maybe
just an egg but did not see that on the menu in my price range. The good
soul that he was, said he would make me an egg for $1.00. I said, really…
and thanked him. He agreed that you can’t eat out for this amount.
I got my egg and water and met my friends. As we were
eating, he walked by me with a drink and bag of fruit loops for his breakfast.
Wonders and wonderful people who pay it forward never cease to amaze me.
Tuesday was another day…breakfast and lunch would be
fine. We were given hockey tickets and with the tickets comes a free hot dog and drink... Yeah!
Between the cold and the fact that there are people
without heat, a place to sleep or enough food to eat, I feel very fortunate
that I can pass it forward to help others.
by: Ronnie Brockman
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