I have $7 for groceries.

If you don't feel like going to a food bank (where you probably will have to answer questions), don't forget about soup kitchens! I've volunteered at some and they don't ask questions, just serve whoever is in line.

Google San Diego and soup kitchens. There are lots and you can supplement your budget by going there. No asking or anything, usually you just show up, eat and leave. Might be easier to take. Some even send sandwiches home with you for later.

http://sandiego.networkofcare.org/veterans/services/subcategory.aspx?tax=BD-5000.8300
I know it says for vetrans, but a lot of the places are for everyone

http://voices.yahoo.com/san-diego-area-soup-kitchens-free-meals-7686108.html

Remember - hunger is not an option, you need to eat.

Good Luck!

I also wanted to echo a previous poster-- if you are a college student, I would suggest that you go to the financial aid office and see if you can get on a meal plan. Even if you need to go to another office, they will know where to point you to.

Rice is dirt cheap....beans will get you protein....find the biggest bag of green veggies that you can add to the beans and rice and you might be able to live on that for a while. Either way, go to your schools financial aid office. They may be able to help you out by directing you to help or they may know of charities that help kids out while they are in school.

Beans, pasta, canned soup... You could easily make pasta with sauce several times, have a can of beans (try cannelini or kidney) and maybe put the curry sauce on it? You could make a bean salad with chickpeas and feta (if it's in your budget, maybe get a tomato and a cucumber). Canned soup is an easy dinner as well.

I think bananas are also pretty inexpensive and they're a great snack. A big 42 oz tub of Quaker oatmeal is about $3 where I live and it has about a 30 servings in it I think so that will also last a while.

DO NOT BUY CANNED SOUP! What a waste of money!! You can make a giant pot of soup that will last you a month for the price of 2 cans.

A friend of mine pointed me in the direction of a food bank I can go to tomorrow. Thanks, everyone!
I have never been to one, so I don't know what I will get, but I just want to stretch out my food as long as possible.

And no, this is not a joke. I literally have $7 for a few weeks.

Yes, definitely go to a food bank! They'll probably provide you with canned and boxed goods. You can use the $7 for fresh things like eggs, milk and fresh fruit or vegetables. Good luck! Definitely don't hesitate to ask for help again. A lot of us have been there and would be more than willing to help if we can.

a dozen eggs, dried beans, rice

this....and contact the local food bank

You need to get protein. Eggs and breans are good choices, like the others said. You can buy a chicken! I have 10, and I always can depend on them for eggs, Time to go fishing! Barter with friends....I'll babysit for $20 bucks.....take some clothes to The Clothes Mentor for cash on the spot! Where there's a will there's a way.

Beans, rice and eggs. I once lived off a cup of rice a day for over a month since my work had barely any shifts to give me, and rent was expensive. I feel your pain. You'd be surprised how many different ways you can make beans and rice! Good luck. :flowerforyou:

Get to the food bank! There is nothing to be ashamed of. I have been on L&I for over 2 years and finally went to the food bank in September. I was shocked at how much food I got, an entire cart full! I thank every one of the volunteers every time I go. I can go 2x a month and it has been a life saver! I am lucky, our community has Safeway, Fred Meyer, Costco, Walmart, Winco, Target, Haggen, Starbucks and Albertsons and they all donate! Don't struggle and be hungry, get the help you need and if you feel bad about it just know that you can volunteer your time and money when circumstances change for you. GO!!

Check with your school to see if they offer emergency loans. . . . usually $50 to $100 that has to be paid back by the end of the semester.