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The usda uses these number to calculate much money to give to people who need food stamps. 46 million americans receive food stamps. one out of seven people get government nutrition assistance. $21 a day to eat for a family of four. >> how do you keep those costs down? >> it is interesting because the government has some ideas for this. they have a website called choose my plate dot gov. they say don't buy precut, prewashed food. that tends to be more exi expensetive. cook meals that stretch and make a weekly meal plan, that can help you save. don't by instant stuff, and cheaper fruits and veg...