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Gov. stocks up on groceries for food stamps challenge
Wednesday, April 25, 2007 1:10 PM PDT
SALEM (AP) - Gov. Ted Kulongosk is spending a week living on just $1 per meal, or $21 total, the average amount spent by food stamp recipients in Oregon. Here's what Kulongoski bought for the week:
3 Bananas (.66)
2 Zucchini (1.10)
2 Cup-O-Noodles (.67)
1 Gallon of Milk (1.00)
1 Can of Garbanzo Beans (.79)
1 Can of Kidney Beans (.49)
1 10 lb bag of Potatoes (.99)
1 Can of Tomatoes (.59)
1 Jar of Peanut Butter (2.50)
1 Jar of Grape Jelly (1.89)
1 Container of Yogurt (1.25)
1 Small Chicken (3.06)
3 Boxes of Macaroni and Cheese (1.00)
1 Box of Cheese Slices (.99)
1 Loaf of Bread (1.00)
1 Box of Granola (2.99)
Total: $20.97 |