I've had to get used to buying as cheap and little as possible. thankfully I don't have any kids to worry about, because the cheap stuff isn't the healthiest. Kool aid, bread, peanut butter, bologna, pot pies, and ramen mostly. sometimes I splurge on eggs, cheese, and meat. I have some canned goods, but save them for when I run out of the perishables. I don't see food getting any more affordable. my heart goes out to those with children.