There is never an excuse to starve yourself. Even when you're broke, you need to eat. While my meal plan may not use high-quality products, they will keep you full when you don't have many other options. [1]
1 loaf of bread, $1
1 (16-slice) pack cheese, $1
1 (16-oz) pack spaghetti noodles, $1
1 head Iceberg lettuce, $1
2 Roma tomatoes, $1
1 lb ground beef, $3
1/4 lb thin-sliced deli ham, $2
1 box mashed potato flakes, $1
1 lb chicken drumsticks, $2
1 jar peanut butter, $1
1 dozen eggs, $2
1 lb bagged rice, $1
1 lb bagged beans, $1
1/2 gallon milk, $2
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[1] Delishably Editorial Staff. "Broke? Try this One-Week Meal Plan for a $20 Budget." Delishably, 12 July 2021, https://delishably.com/quick-easy/Feed-yourself-for-20-a-week