At my local 99cents store I buy canteloupe, small watermelon, dog treats, yogurt, cheese, raisins, soup, fresh veggies, apples, nuts, spices, chips, Arizona iced tea, frozen pancakes and waffles, low sodium black beans, salmon burgers, chocolate chip cookies, tuna, bagels, English muffins, candy, toothpaste, rubbing alcohol, paper plates, etc. If I had to do it, I think I could survive with ample protein and wide variety of food for under 5 bucks a day. Of course, going out to eat too often and going to sports bars during football season obliterates the food budget. If only the 99cents store sold ammunition. LOL
Your 99c store has a wider selection than many. I’ve found that the produce had better be eaten quickly because most of its shelf life is gone once the 99c store gets it. But I shop there too and it’s a good place if you know your prices.