My Life on Food Stamps
Share | Equip | Empower | Mobilize
I believe you must bring your whole self to the table if you want to thrive in today’s world; your personality, your sense of humor, and most importantly, your passion. All of these elements brought me to start My Life on Food Stamps as a way to share what it is like to live on federal benefits, equip you and me with accurate statistics and information about poverty and food insecurity, empower each one of us to make healthy and conscientious decisions, and finally mobilize our community to address difficult (and often inflammatory) societal issues in a way that is truthful, compassionate, and effective.
Mission
About
I'm a traveler and deep thinker who relishes truth. I enjoy exploring perspectives and have spent time all over the world. After graduating with my Master's in Public Administration, I took a full-time job making a poverty-level stipend. Though living frugally has been a challenge, it has increased my resilience and compassion for others. My hope is to bridge the gaps in our community, uniting us as neighbors.
SHARE
What is it like to live on federal benefits?
EQUIP
Provide accurate statistics and information about poverty and food insecurity.
Support healthy living and conscientious decision-making through recipes, meal planning, and budgeting.
EMPOWER
MOBILIZE
Partner within our community to address difficult societal issues in a way that is truthful, compassionate, and effective.