That is part of the problem with DC being so out of control. The pols making these decisions probably spend that much money on food.
I did a challenge when food stamp benefits were (not really) lowered awhile back. What I learned is that $30 or less a week for food is tough. But on $35 it's possible to eat a very healthy and complete diet. Not much room for junk food or extras, though.
I used to be on a frugal board and there was always a $20 feed a family of four for $20/wk challenge. It generated a lot of good ideas. Don’t know that it could do that today but with a bit more it’s doable.
What chaps my hide is EBTs can now be used at restaurants. At least back in the day food stamps was limited to certain basic grocery products.
Whatever happened to cooking at home to stay on budget or is that only for us taxpayers? I’ve told this before but anyhoo - there isn’t a Schlotzsky’s sandwich place near here but I can make 5 homemade sandwiches (minus the genoa salami because it’s not sold here and not missed taste wise) for the price of one restaurant bought. Same with over priced take out pizza and fried chicken. Restaurant bought eight piece fried chicken, one family side and rolls is $17. That would make a boatload of homemade chicken. I’ll stick to making sweet and sour pork over rice tonight for around $1.25/serving.