Published:Wednesday, April 25, 2007 1:10 PM PDT
Serving the South Coast of Oregon

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


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