After reading an article that my co-worker showed me, http://unitedwayofeastcentraliowa.org/what-its-like-to-eat-with-4-00-a-day/ I decided to take on the challenge for a special story here at Channel 13. I couldn’t believe that the average Iowan only gets $4 a day for food, and after doing some research I found a lot of people say it’s possible. My concerns going into this “challenge” will be if I am able to eat three balanced meals a day for $4 bucks!
Although, $4 a day is an average, according to the Iowa Department of Human Services, the MOST a single individual can receive on Food Assistance if they make little to no income is $200 a week. That only averages a little over $6.50 a day. I figured I’d take the average of about $4 and take on the challenge. Today, I’m meeting with a professor from Iowa State University who has some tips and will head to the grocery store with me.
I’ll be blogging every day and sharing what I make and how much I spend! Wish me luck!
$4 A Day Challenge 
Thanks for mentioning United Way of East Central Iowa. I assume you are doing this for WHO? Mind to share a link to final report when it’s done?
Thanks.
Christoph
Christoph-
I will get you the link when it posts, it is airing as part of a special report on May 7th! Thanks for the interest.