What's involved in the Food Stamp Challenge

Here's how taking the challenge will work:

• Each person participating in the challenge will have $15 to spend over the five day period.
• 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 (this does not include spices and condiments).
• Avoid accepting free food from friends, family or at work.
• We encourage you to use the community resources available to all by the Hunger Coalition members (soup kitchens and food shelves). You find one near you on the Duluth Hunger Coalition Google Map.
• Please keep track of receipts on food spending and take note of your experiences throughout the week.
• Feel free to blog about your experiences at our site: http://duluthfoodstampchallenge.blogspot.com/
• Note: you may find it difficult to complete the Challenge due to schedule or the limited budget. It will still be important and worthwhile to track your experiences as we will share them with the media and our policy makers!