All the savvy shopping in the world won't stretch a poverty-level income far enough to provide fresh veggies and all the luxuries to a lot of families.

A Jar of Ragu (or the store brand, especially) and a two-lb box of spaghetti can feed several people for under $5. Last time I looked, a puny, underdeveloped eggplant itself was nearly $4 ALONE where I shop, again IF they ever have it.