> Beans, rice, potatos, eggs, oats. Start with staples like these and it really doesn't matter whether you are getting the name brand or the bulk discount....

> Beans, rice, potatos, eggs, oats. Start with staples like these and it really doesn't matter whether you are getting the name brand or the bulk discount.... You're still ignoring the point that it can be very hard to even get access to basic staples, and I'm not just talking about the financial aspect but moreso about "how to get to a grocery store", especially in areas with no or derelict public transportation. > but acnowledge the real poverty is primarily cultural, not monetary Way over half of Americans can't cover an unexpected $500 emergency bill [1]. America's greatest problem is widespread poverty and income insecurity, everything else stems directly from that. [1] https://www.cnbc.com/2023/08/31/63percent-of-workers-are-unable-to-pay-a-500-emergency-expense-survey.html https://www.cnbc.com/2023/08/31/63percent-of-workers-are-una...