Please no judgment—when I posted in another sub, people were criticizing me and even threatening me. So, for this week and next, we have a $150 food budget, and I’ll be shopping at Aldi tomorrow. Can anyone suggest budget-friendly recipes and meal ideas to keep us within budget? I’m already thinking pasta could be a good option since it’s affordable, but I’m open to other ideas. We had some unexpected home repairs and medical leaving us with just $150 for food and $50 for gas. That $50 is essential for gas since we live off post and need to drive to base daily. Any advice is appreciated ❤️

(Family of 5)

Edit: Thank you so much for all the support; it truly means a lot ❤️. Just to add some context, as I’ve been receiving negative messages—I’m dual military and recently lost both my parents, which left me responsible for my siblings. This has been a huge shift, and we’re still adjusting financially and trying to sort everything out. I’m also unexpectedly pregnant, which I only found out about two months into my deployment. I came home excited to start my family, but life changed so fast.

**To those sending hateful comments and messages (which I’m blocking, so don’t waste your time): mind your own business. I’m here for recipe and budget advice, not for unsolicited opinions you’re only willing to give from behind a screen.