you have no idea how cheap food is in america. a package of 8 non-name-brand hot dogs is under $2. a package of 8 hot dog buns is about the same. and this is 2024 prices. just actually checking now. the cheapest 8 hot dogs = $1.18. cheapest buns $1.46. so 8 hot dogs (with buns) is $2.64. so for with just $30 you can go to walmart and walk out with 90 hot dogs. or 3 hot dogs per day for a month.  not good for your health, but it's cheap and will keep you alive for awhile. also, a pound of rice right now at the closest walmart is $0.92. and a pound of red beans is $1.87.  food is of abundance and cheap in america. nobody starves to death here unless someone is intentionally held hostage and starved on purpose.
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