VIDEO: Could You Make Healthy Food Choices On $32.59 A Week?

The New London Food Policy Council announced a campaign to raise awareness of "hunger and the healthy food challenges" that people in our community face every day. The week-long SNAP Experience is from Oct. 23 to Oct. 29 and challenges participants to maintain a nutritious and fulfilling diet on $32.59 dollars, the average weekly allotment for individuals receiving SNAP benefits.

Anyone is welcome to participate in the challenge. Click here to sign up and find links to help budget for healthful meals and a blog where participants can submit helpful tips for others.