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Food is fuel, and that's a fact – however, it's not only a source of nourishment. It keeps us together by gathering our families on holidays and Friday night dinners, and it instantly improves our moods when we're in need of a pick-me-up.

Do you remember how popular it was to make banana bread during the lockdowns? Even if you're not a fan of preparing the food, it's still a great way of bonding with your loved ones, plus you get to eat some delicious meals afterwards. 

While some folks are more into gourmet foods, others enjoy more affordable cuisine. Well, this online user took it to one of Reddit's communities and asked fellow members to describe the "poor people's food" they'll always eat regardless of how big their wallets might get. The post has managed to receive over 45K upvotes in just a day and was showered with interesting answers. 

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Someone Online Wondered: “What Is Some ‘Poor People Food’ That You Will Eat No Matter How Wealthy You Get?“, And 30 Folks Delivered grilled cheese, literally the best snack ever.

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

A good grilled cheese with tomato soup is just pure comfort.

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Someone Online Wondered: “What Is Some ‘Poor People Food’ That You Will Eat No Matter How Wealthy You Get?“, And 30 Folks Delivered PO-TA-TOES!

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Someone Online Wondered: “What Is Some ‘Poor People Food’ That You Will Eat No Matter How Wealthy You Get?“, And 30 Folks Delivered Fried egg sandwich. When you’re rich, double up on the eggs and add some cheddar

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Growing up we'd toast white bread, spread it with miracle whip and then add a hard fried egg. The miracle whip made it!

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Someone Online Wondered: “What Is Some ‘Poor People Food’ That You Will Eat No Matter How Wealthy You Get?“, And 30 Folks Delivered Cinnamon toast. Not the cereal

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I haven't thought about this in years but my grandma used to make this... homemade bread buttered and sprinkled with cinnamon and sugar toasted in the toaster oven. She's been gone 25 years and I've tried to do this myself but it's never been the same. (Possibly because of the nearly universal truth that anything your grandmother makes you will always taste better no matter what it is)

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Someone Online Wondered: “What Is Some ‘Poor People Food’ That You Will Eat No Matter How Wealthy You Get?“, And 30 Folks Delivered Pancakes.

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#6

Someone Online Wondered: “What Is Some ‘Poor People Food’ That You Will Eat No Matter How Wealthy You Get?“, And 30 Folks Delivered Tacos! They're always so cheap to make, and many times cheap to purchase. Tacos just make you feel happy. I don't know what it is. They also seem to fill you up!

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#7

Someone Online Wondered: “What Is Some ‘Poor People Food’ That You Will Eat No Matter How Wealthy You Get?“, And 30 Folks Delivered Cottage/shepherd's pie

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Mmmm, its like an architect designed mince and tatties (potatoes).

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Someone Online Wondered: “What Is Some ‘Poor People Food’ That You Will Eat No Matter How Wealthy You Get?“, And 30 Folks Delivered Italian food is actually pretty cheep to make, but can be sold for expensive if made right.

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Someone Online Wondered: “What Is Some ‘Poor People Food’ That You Will Eat No Matter How Wealthy You Get?“, And 30 Folks Delivered pickles

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Ok I'm going to end up liking nearly everything on this post. Love pickles ❤

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Someone Online Wondered: “What Is Some ‘Poor People Food’ That You Will Eat No Matter How Wealthy You Get?“, And 30 Folks Delivered Maruchan Ramen.

I love Maurchan ramen so much and ramen in general. I could be a millionaire but i would still have a pantry stocked with ramen.

I have bad insomnia and when i was younger and would wake up at night, my dad would make me chicken or beef Maruchan ramen. I still remember sitting in our dark dining room while my dad got the ramen from the top shelf. He would drain the water a little and put in the seasoning so it wasn’t ever FULLY cooked. I rarely see my dad anymore so when i have a bad day, i eat ramen. the same way he made it. I was 4 then and that’s the only way i’ll make it now.

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I add meat . Chopped up chicken, Spam, sausage , or whatever I have.

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Someone Online Wondered: “What Is Some ‘Poor People Food’ That You Will Eat No Matter How Wealthy You Get?“, And 30 Folks Delivered Meatloaf

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Oh man now I'm getting really hungry. I make this hefty one where I goind the meat myself along with bacon and sweet breakfast sausage and it is dangerous; only make once a year

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#12

Someone Online Wondered: “What Is Some ‘Poor People Food’ That You Will Eat No Matter How Wealthy You Get?“, And 30 Folks Delivered Biscuits and gravy, with browned sausage bits and pepper mixed into gravy.

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Yes. Biscuits and bacon gravy (made with bacon grease and milk) was a staple in my house growing up. I didn't know until recently that I grew up poor.

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Someone Online Wondered: “What Is Some ‘Poor People Food’ That You Will Eat No Matter How Wealthy You Get?“, And 30 Folks Delivered My disgusting guilty pleasure of shredded cheese microwaved on top of tortilla chips

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#14

Someone Online Wondered: “What Is Some ‘Poor People Food’ That You Will Eat No Matter How Wealthy You Get?“, And 30 Folks Delivered PB & J

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Someone Online Wondered: “What Is Some ‘Poor People Food’ That You Will Eat No Matter How Wealthy You Get?“, And 30 Folks Delivered Hard boiled eggs

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#16

Someone Online Wondered: “What Is Some ‘Poor People Food’ That You Will Eat No Matter How Wealthy You Get?“, And 30 Folks Delivered McDonald’s cheeseburgers. The little ones with the yellow paper wrapping.

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Someone Online Wondered: “What Is Some ‘Poor People Food’ That You Will Eat No Matter How Wealthy You Get?“, And 30 Folks Delivered Rice and beans.

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#18

Someone Online Wondered: “What Is Some ‘Poor People Food’ That You Will Eat No Matter How Wealthy You Get?“, And 30 Folks Delivered Vareniki. Potato dumplings, most Americans probably know them as pierogi.

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#19

Someone Online Wondered: “What Is Some ‘Poor People Food’ That You Will Eat No Matter How Wealthy You Get?“, And 30 Folks Delivered Costco hotdogs and pizza

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

As asked recently in another post. Is a hot dog a sandwich?

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Someone Online Wondered: “What Is Some ‘Poor People Food’ That You Will Eat No Matter How Wealthy You Get?“, And 30 Folks Delivered Burek, its a bosnian bred like dowe filed with meet and baked in the oven. My grandma used to make it all the time

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I never heard of or tried before and am most definitely wanting to try just because of the photo

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#21

Someone Online Wondered: “What Is Some ‘Poor People Food’ That You Will Eat No Matter How Wealthy You Get?“, And 30 Folks Delivered Cheap instant noodles ftw

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

No matter how much money I have or will ever have I will ALWAYS eat noodles...love, love, love em ❤ ♥

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Someone Online Wondered: “What Is Some ‘Poor People Food’ That You Will Eat No Matter How Wealthy You Get?“, And 30 Folks Delivered Kraft Mac and Cheese

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I don't care that it tastes like crap compared to homemade, but dang this s**t hits different

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#23

Someone Online Wondered: “What Is Some ‘Poor People Food’ That You Will Eat No Matter How Wealthy You Get?“, And 30 Folks Delivered Peanutbutter & banana sandwiches. So good.

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#24

Someone Online Wondered: “What Is Some ‘Poor People Food’ That You Will Eat No Matter How Wealthy You Get?“, And 30 Folks Delivered Fried baloney sandwiches.

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Childhood staple. Or you can just put a charred hot dog on a piece of white bread and it's almost the same thing.

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Someone Online Wondered: “What Is Some ‘Poor People Food’ That You Will Eat No Matter How Wealthy You Get?“, And 30 Folks Delivered Empanadas.

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

If anyone lives in NYC, Coppelia has amazing oxtail empanadas. Plus, they’re open twenty-four hours! Thank me later ;)

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Someone Online Wondered: “What Is Some ‘Poor People Food’ That You Will Eat No Matter How Wealthy You Get?“, And 30 Folks Delivered Porridge

Give it to me with milk, sugar and buttered toast. So yum.

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#27

Someone Online Wondered: “What Is Some ‘Poor People Food’ That You Will Eat No Matter How Wealthy You Get?“, And 30 Folks Delivered Stroganoff hamburger helper for life. Add some sautéed mushroom and onion and a scoop of sour cream if I'm feeling fancy.

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

In college one day I was so broke I had Hamburger Helper without the hamburger. Called it Helper Helper

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Someone Online Wondered: “What Is Some ‘Poor People Food’ That You Will Eat No Matter How Wealthy You Get?“, And 30 Folks Delivered Tortillas and melted cheese, straight up.

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Someone Online Wondered: “What Is Some ‘Poor People Food’ That You Will Eat No Matter How Wealthy You Get?“, And 30 Folks Delivered Stove Top stuffing

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Someone Online Wondered: “What Is Some ‘Poor People Food’ That You Will Eat No Matter How Wealthy You Get?“, And 30 Folks Delivered Ramen and microwave popcorn, which fueled my entire time in college

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#31

Tuna casserole. I f**king love tuna casserole.

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

My mother made it with potato chips crumbled on top before it went into the oven.

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Someone Online Wondered: “What Is Some ‘Poor People Food’ That You Will Eat No Matter How Wealthy You Get?“, And 30 Folks Delivered Instant mashed potatoes

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Or boiled potateos + butter + warn milk. Healthier and tastier:)

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Cabbage. With onions

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Someone Online Wondered: “What Is Some ‘Poor People Food’ That You Will Eat No Matter How Wealthy You Get?“, And 30 Folks Delivered Noodles with butter

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Someone Online Wondered: “What Is Some ‘Poor People Food’ That You Will Eat No Matter How Wealthy You Get?“, And 30 Folks Delivered American style goulash with elbow macaroni, hamburger, and tomato sauce

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Pho

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#37

Velveeta shells and cheese with cut up hillshire farms beef sausage or substitute earl Campbells hot links

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Someone Online Wondered: “What Is Some ‘Poor People Food’ That You Will Eat No Matter How Wealthy You Get?“, And 30 Folks Delivered Spam.

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Customer: What have you got? Waitress: Well, there's egg and bacon Egg sausage and bacon Egg and spam Egg, bacon and spam Egg, bacon, sausage and spam Spam, bacon, sausage and spam Spam, egg, spam, spam, bacon and spam Spam, sausage, spam, spam, spam, bacon, spam tomato and spam Spam, spam, spam, egg and spam Spam, spam, spam, spam, spam, spam, baked beans, spam, spam, spam and spam (Choir: Spam! Spam! Spam! Spam! Lovely Spam! Lovely Spam!) Or Lobster Thermidor aux crevettes with a Mornay sauce Served in a Provençale manner with shallots and aubergines Garnished with truffle pâté, brandy and a fried egg on top and Spam

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#39

Popeyes chicken tenders.

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I've never been to a Popeyes before, but I see their commercials and it looks really good.

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Jack in the Box 2 for 99cent tacos

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2 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

In my area, now $1.19 😞 Edit: they are a guilty pleasure.

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