The SNAP Challenge* gives participants a view of the struggle to obtain adequate food that is faced by millions of low-income Americans. Most participants take the Challenge for one week, living on $4.30 per day worth of food (the Virginia food stamp benefit). The Challenge participants must make food shopping choices on a limited budget and often realize how difficult it is to avoid hunger, afford nutritious foods and stay healthy with too few resources.
*Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program - formerly known as the Food Stamp Program
Living on a food stamp budget for just one week, does not come close to the struggles encountered by low-income families week after week and month after month. However, it provides those who participate in the Challenge with a new perspective and greater understanding.
Fund Raiser for United Way of Greater Williamsburg:
As a participant of the SNAP Challenge, you can ask your friends, family & co-workers to Sponsor you for a financial donation to UWGW. They will easily be able to donate from this web-site page by clicking “Donate Today” and in the designation box, type in “SNAP Challenge”. If they prefer to write a check, it should be made payable to “UWGW”, marked “Snap Challenge” and mailed to:
UWGW 5400 Discovery Park Blvd. Suite 104 Williamsburg VA 23188
This has the potential to increase your personal donation significantly. Each of your Sponsors is welcome to also “take the challenge” to get involved.
Challenge Guidelines:
Each person should spend $4.30 for food and beverages per day during the Challenge week for a total of $30.10.
- All food purchased and eaten during the Challenge week, including fast food and dining out, must be included in the total spending.
- During the Challenge, only eat food that you purchase for the project. Do not eat food that you already own (does not inlude spices and condiments).
- Avoid accepting free food from friends, family or at work, including receptions, briefings or other events where food is served.
- Keep track of receipts on food spending and take note of your experiences throughout the week.
- Invite others to join you, including co-workers, reporters, chefs and elected officials.
Read the latest information on the FRAC (Food Research and Action Center) website. New School Nutrition Standards Support Healthier and Well-fed Children.
Can you cook healthy, nutritious meals for you and your family on $4.00/day?
Cooking with Chef Gandolfo on $4.00/Day - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oy-LCkyKmxA&feature=player_embedded. In this video, Chef Gandolfo shows creative ways to make great, nutritional meals to get you through the day. Oatmeal, peanut butter, eggs, fresh eggs & celery - can start the day! Black beans and salsa also get protein into your diet to start your day.
We hope this information will encourage you to get involved to help your community. One way you can do that is to give to United Way of Greater Williamsburg where your donation will stay in the community to make a difference.
OR - Take the SNAP Challenge Today to experience what many families are going through.
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