[twin66]

Okay, I am a wife and mom of 2 teenage sons(ages 18,almost 14 and of course my hubby). We do not have much to spend on food sometimes as we have bills to pay of course but here are some good things to consider.
One of them, our local newspaper sometimes has what is called "deal of day" coupon in paper which is for a free food item at a restaurant. I cut my coupons every sunday, and trade with people I work with.
We also have "Dollar Tree" stores here with food items, as well as a store called "Deals" which is basically owned by Save-A-lot stores, and pretty much any food there cost $1, they have frozen food, dry good,etc...
We also have a Big Lots here which is a combination of both.
IF you live somewhere where someone likes to sell things from their garden cheap, check that out too.
I love MR. Food recipes, go to library, check out recipe books. Some other books are "Fix It And Forget It " for regular as well as crockpot.
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I like to make some bbq meats in crockpot, sometimes you just cook chicken or beef with water, drain, then add bbq sauce to stir and shred to make sandwhiches. Make your own pizza's. IF you have day old bread stores there try that.
Try some recipes that have "six ingredients or less" either online or library.
My older son loves his ramen noodles which are usually 10 cents a pack, and you can add your own ingreients as well. A pound of hamburger can go a long way depending on what you make, as well as healthy lunch meats etc...
Anyway thought these suggestions might help, if not, sorry.
Thanks,
Twin66(Ky)