Life Kit How to afford food when money is tight
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Nov 10, 2025 
Kevin Curry, founder of Fit Men Cook, offers insightful guidance on accessing affordable food when finances are tight. He shares his own experience with SNAP, emphasizing its role as a supportive bridge. Curry discusses where to find free groceries, effective ways to utilize food pantries, and highlights community resources like school meal programs and Sikh Gurdwaras. He also provides practical tips for grocery shopping, including tracking deals and using apps for discounted surplus food, while laying out a budget-friendly meal-prep strategy.
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Harvard Fleece Moment
- Kevin Curry felt embarrassed and angry when he needed SNAP despite having done things 'right'.
- A caseworker reassured him that assistance is a bridge and people who need help come from many backgrounds.
Use The National Hunger Hotline
- Call the National Hunger Hotline at 1-866 (or 1-877 for Spanish) to get local food pantry and meal program numbers.
- Visit multiple food pantries because each has different items and some offer client-choice shopping.
Find Fresh Produce Days
- Look for food pantries' fresh-produce days and partnerships with farms or grocers for quality donations.
- Search 'mobile food pantry' plus your city/ZIP to find scheduled neighborhood distributions.