Go to the Center for Nutrition and Policy and Promotion website by Google-ing "CNPP, Cost of Food Reports" and opening the website. Select the most recent month, by opening the link. Find the "LOW COST meal plan for one week-This is YOUR $$ allowance for the project. Print or include this page in the packet You will need to print or include this page and attach it to your report. (1 point) *ENTER YOUR WEEKLY BUDGET SNAP-Allowance HERE (1 point) Spending your weekly allowance-going to the grocery store (10 pts) Your goal is to design a week's menu using your allotted fund allowance (*** the amount listed above). Your task is to meet the MyPlate recommendations for all of the food groups. Students should use the 2000calorie level to plan meals for one individual. Once you have identified your budget for the week, you will take a trip to your local supermarket or look up the store's weekly specials online. First you must read the ground rules as written below. With this project you will need to utilize your skills in reading food labels. Compare the number of serving sizes and servings per package for each item. This information will help you determine the best bargain for your food dollars. Please use the supermarket where you or your family regularly shop. Store Guidelines: Determine that the store participates in the SNAP/EBT program. If you are not sure, ask the store manager or check the website. Before your trip to the supermarket bring a pen, calculator and paper to record price and package data. You will not actually purchase the food on your shopping list You may shop at different stores, but remember that gas is expensive, many people do not have their own transportation, and the cost of a taxi can be prohibitive. The store must be accessible by public transportation. Submit your grocery list on the attached form. Insert additional rows on the chart if needed. HINT: simple is best. Use basic foods, of standard quality, use items on sale, use complimentary proteins (beans/rice, beans/pasta). Not allowed for purchase: ramen noodle-type foods, soda/pop, candy, overly- processed foods such as frozen entrees, including frozen pizza, or canned pasta in sauce. Don't buy water, use the free tap water. Store totals may not exceed more than $5.00, the amount found in sofa cushions, old sneakers, or under the car seats. Grocery Store List & Cost of Purchase Food purchases and amounts Example 2 lbs apples @ $.59 lb Enter total cost of food On Accessibility: Unavailable For Name of store: Total cost of food from store: SNAP Budget: Difference between budget and purchases +/- This may not exceed $5 - the amount found in sofa cushions