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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Just wanted to give a little perspective here.

Growing up, my best friend was pretty poor and her family had assistance. Yes, they bought tons of processed and frozen food. That’s because her single mother was going to school and working, both 30 minutes from their house. My friend was 12 and had to prepare most food for her and her little brother because mom was gone all the time, trying really hard to build a better life for them. She didn’t have time to teach her to cook full meals independently. She didn’t have time to grocery shop for fresh produce every few days. So she had to load up the freezer with meal options and also provided some after school snacks, such as chips or ice cream. They were hungry after school and needed a snack. A bag of chips would last several days and was relatively cheap.

As far as Coke products, I don’t feel strongly one way or the other. But I do think they should have access to caffeinated on-the-go beverages. I would imagine my friend’s mom had to rely heavily on caffeine during those long days of work, school, driving, and raising kids.

As far as the 7-11 vs grocery store. Consider why they might choose 7-11. They are called convenience stores for a reason. These folks typically have small children in tow. It was likely much easier to manage this in a 7-11. Mom might have even felt safe leaving them in the car while running into 7-11. If she was on foot, whether her children are with her or left at home, I can see where it would make a huge difference to pop into a convenience store rather than crossing the street and making your way through a large store and possibly wait in a long line.

[b]Let’s just give each other a little grace in this world, can we?[/b][/quote]

Sorry that you romanticize poverty.  I grew up like the girl you are talking about.  There are healthy foods in the freezer section, and Mom should have been buying apples and peanut butter, carrots and Ranch or eggs as an after school snack.  Those kids also receive free breakfast and lunch.  Lots of people have small children and they don't shop at 7-11.

Grace is receiving free money through other people's labor to help you eat.  Spending it on soda, chips and candy is even worse than taking the money and burning it because it also makes you unhealthy. [/quote]

Then you were not poor. Because [b]processed foods are MUCH cheaper for poor people[/b]. Ask me how I know.

You are disgusting to think poor people need to genuflect to you for your "free money." Gross. And during the holidays no less. Such a shining example of the holiday spirit. [/quote]
This is so incorrect I don’t know where to start. [/quote]

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