The current situation in NYC is insane! $205 weekly shortfall? That's like trying to buy 1000 dollars worth of groceries for under 1000 bucks 
And people are having to get creative with their shopping, driving all over the city just to snag deals on food 
. I mean, it's one thing to make some sacrifices, but this is ridiculous. I feel so bad for those struggling to put food on the table, especially during Thanksgiving when everyone's supposed to be all about family and feasting 
.It's actually kind of inspiring to see how people are adapting, though. Using coupons, buying in bulk, making new recipes... it's like they're all part of some sort of underground culinary challenge
. And the Health Bucks program is a great idea - who wouldn't want $2 off their farmer's market purchases? 
It just goes to show that even in the face of adversity, people can come together and find ways to make it work.The key is definitely planning ahead and being resourceful. I've started making more use of apps like Mealime, which gives you tons of affordable recipe ideas based on what's already in your fridge
. It's amazing how much money you can save by just cooking at home a little bit more often. And let's not forget about food waste - who knew that eating leftovers could be such a game-changer? 