What does it mean to be food secure? It means being able to get and afford the healthy food you need for yourself and your family. It means not worrying about where your next meal will come from. It can also mean being able to promote the production of food in ways that protect and support both the land and the food producers and to ensure that there will be healthy food for our children's children.
Make sure to keep in mind how much money is available to spend on food for each month.
Look for ways to save money on other non-essential expenses in the household to leave more money for food.
Decide how many times to shop (once a week, twice a month).
Check out shopping tips and low cost nutritious choices to help you stay on track.