Where's the food? You have just lost your job and if you are a typical American you have about one month's worth of money tucked away to cover the cost of food and other daily needs. What happens after one month? Well, now is a good time to start planning where the food will be coming from next month. The information I posted here may help you on the way to putting food in your and your family's mouths.

Lest start with the idea that hundreds of companies are offering free food samples as a way to evaluate, test, and get feedback on their new products before they go to market. Other companies want feedback on current and existing food and beverage products. So, how do these companies get answers to their questions? The answer is simple. These companies provide you, the typical consumer with free food and beverage samples in order to get their questions answered.

One company is offering free beverages. Go to http://www.freakyfreddies.com/food.htm

And, this company http://www.thunderfap.com/free-food-samples.htm is offering a variety of foods common to the American diet.

There seems to be a never ending battle for information that companies are trying to acquire from existing and potential buyers of their products. In the meantime, you can fill empty food shelves in your kitchen and get a near endless source of food to help feed yourself and your family.

Another free food source: The Red Cross in some communities offers a free sandwich and beverage lunch on Sundays.  Contact your local Red Cross for additional information.  The Salvation Army in some communities provides free lunches with additional food for take out provided by local business donors.  Also, some churches provide free dinners both to the homeless and the unemployed.

I am wishing you the best during these hard times.