r/32dollars

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r/32dollars

A subreddit for eating cheap

Created Aug 13, 2018

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Welcome to r/32dollars!

A subreddit dedicated to showcasing how you can efficiently utilize a budget of only $32 per week (In 2025, this number is much higher, around $73) per person, reflecting the average benefit from the SNAP program in the United States.

What is SNAP?

SNAP is the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.

Why $32?

The average benefit in the United States if you are an individual on Supplemental Nutrition Assistance was about $32/wk in 2017. Some people are able to make this benefit last the week, for others it is only part of the week and they have to purchase some food out of pocket.

Note: Keep in mind that the new number for 2025 is $73 per person. This subreddit does not have a strict rule as far as dollars spent. For more details, see the stickied thread

This subreddit is also created in response to this tumblr post. We are here to show that you can buy plenty of food on a budget.

Rules

Rule 1: Be civil and respectful

Be polite and courteous to each other. Do not be mean, insulting or disrespectful to any other user on this subreddit.

Rule 2: No shaming or gatekeeping based on income, status or food choices

This is not the place to criticize someone's choices or financial ability. See rule 1

Rule 3: No political discussion or other controversial topics

This is not the subreddit for political debate or other controversial discussion.

Rule 4: Follow up your post with a descriptive and informative comment and/or title

Please share with us informative details (either in your title or as a comment), such as the store your purchased your haul from and the general location (country, region of U.S. state, etc.). Bonus points if you can share what you're planning to cook, tips on scoring deals, etc.!

Rule 5: Content must fit within the spirit of the subreddit

We are a subreddit dedicated to showcasing how you can efficiently utilize a budget of only $32 per week per person (now in 2025, $73 per week), reflecting the average benefit from the SNAP program in the United States.

We are here to show that you can buy plenty of food on a budget.

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