I myself just mastered the art and science of $0.50 pot pie. After a 10 hour workday and spending $6/gas driving home, pop a microwaveable kind in for 5 minutes, add half a can of beef stew or chicken and dumplings - $1/can- and with a little cheese melted in you got some right nice grub for $1.00.
I believe practical economic skills are sadly lacking in the inner city.
If anybody’s hungry/poorly nourished, it’s because of poor choices and lack of common sense.
here’s one.. my roommate used to make ramen noodles and top it with ketchup and a slice of velvetta and mix it up. He’s now a very successful small business owner and I think he probably buys a better grade of cheese.