MSU Extension Food Budgeting

Resources

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  Fighting Hunger in Rural Michigan: Thumb Blessing Boxes

  Published on August 24, 2022
  In 2019, the Tuscola Food Access Collaborative was created to address food insecurity in the rural “thumb area" of Michigan. As a result, the organization leveraged existing structures and projects, including the Thumb Blessing Boxes.

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  Empowering Michiganders to Lead Healthier Lives Through Nutrition & Physical Activity Education

  Published on June 23, 2022
  Through MSU Extension's programming, Michiganders gained knowledge about nutrition and healthy foods, physical activity, and reduced their food insecurity.

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  Budgeting Your Benefits Interactive Worksheet Template

  Published on December 3, 2020
  The Budgeting Your Benefits Interactive Worksheet Template allows you to input your monthly food budget and subtract expenses as you purchase food throughout the month.

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  Budgeting Food Benefits

  Published on October 4, 2018
  Toolkit for the Budgeting Your Benefits class that offers tips on getting the great value from some of the major food assistance benefits available to Michigan residents and on avoiding food waste. Includes a calendar and worksheet.

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  Budgeting Your Benefits Food Planning Calendar

  Published on October 3, 2018
  Calendar to help with budgeting and food planning to avoid food waste.

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  Budgeting Your Benefits Worksheet

  Published on October 3, 2018
  Worksheet to help with budgeting food benefits.

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  Good and Cheap: Eat Well on $4/Day

  Published on October 20, 2016
  This book isn’t challenging you to live on so little; it’s a resource in case that’s your reality. In May 2014, there were 46 million Americans on food stamps. Untold millions more—in particular, retirees and students—live under similar constraints.