purplerabbits

The amount of food in my flat, and especially in my freezer, is getting out of hand. Yesterday my carer Kim helped me reorganise the freezer so I could fit some spare milk in there, but we could only do it by unboxing some things and using the teeny drawer meant for ice cube trays to store dumplings. The cupboards are not a lot better, I have rice from before Covid and at least some tins from before Brexit. Meanwhile I, an autist with what you might call food issues, am living on milk and toast, and my breakfast banana is often my one portion of fruit or veg for the day.

Also food is getting super expensive.

So I am setting myself a challenge which, unlike my £1 a day food challenge from the Before Times, should be achievable at modern prices. For the month of April I aim to only spend up to £1 a day on food. BUT I am allowed all the food I already have in whatever combinations I can stomach.

The Rules

• I have £30 to last the month. This will have to cover milk, bananas, and other fresh fruit or veg, so it's not going to be enough for much more.
• I allowed to accept free food and drinks as long as I'm not getting them just because of this challenge. So for example I can have the free coffee I get for volunteering at Shrub, but I can't get someone to give me chocolate because I can't afford it with my £30.
• Also from the Shrub I am allowed to get things like bread and spuds from the food sharing. I am only allowed to take things that there's a lot of left over, so I won't be taking from people who need it more than me, and I must donate the recommended amount for any food although that money won't count towards the £30.
• I will try to go to actual shops for food, but if I have to do a food delivery order I may need to order more stuff to make up the amount. I am allowed to buy household supplies, cat food etc, which will help with this, but in case I need to I can order some other store cupboard food ONLY if I have already used up and enjoyed the food it's replacing.
• I will try to document the highlights of what I end up eating here and on Facebook, but I won't tie myself to doing every single thing.

I have set up a link for people to donate to Give Directly, but please only do this if you can afford to.

https://fundraisers.givedirectly.org/campaigns/fv26ccc6cdeb7054c10af0b82efa7a6be11

So what do you think? Is this easy or hard? Let me know and wish me luck!