Actions of a Diverse America: May 2nd, 2025

Low Income Edition: (Part 1)

The $200 Monthly Grocery Plan

*"It's not about being cheap. It's about being smart with every damn dollar."

The fluorescent lights buzzed overhead as I stared at my receipt in disbelief. $327.42. For what? Some meat, produce that would probably rot before I could eat half of it, and a bunch of packaged crap I didn't even need. The worst part? This was my third grocery trip this month. My bank account was bleeding money, and I was sick of it.

Maybe you're in the same boat. Maybe you're looking at your grocery bills wondering where the hell all your money is going. Or maybe you're just tired of the feeling in your gut when you swipe your card at checkout, knowing you're paying more than you should.

I'm here to tell you: it doesn't have to be this way. Not by a long shot.

The Hard Truth About Your Grocery Bill

Let's cut the bullshit right now. Your grocery bi…