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Here are the rules for the weeklong Challenge

Total food budget: $35 for the week (April 23-29)

• All food purchased and eaten during the Challenge, including dining out, must be counted. (*Note: In reality, food stamps cannot be spent at restaurants or fast-food establishments in Pennsylvania).    
• Only eat food that you bought for the Challenge. Do not eat food that you already purchased. This does not includes spices and condiments.
• You do not have to include the entire price of a food item purchased, if you consumed only a portion of it. For instance, if you ate only half a box of pasta during the week, you only need to include half the price of that box in your total.
• Planning to take the Challenge with your family? Check out our chart with the food stamp budget for your household size.

Try not to cheat!

• Avoid accepting free food from friends, family or work.
• Keep track of your receipts, and take notes on your thoughts and experiences.