$2 MENU IDEAS

You likely have some meal options already in your house. For your convenience, we’ve put together a list of meals you might have in your pantry, or can easily buy at the store. Each serving costs one dollar or less (based on generic brand pricing).

Remember these are estimates – costs may vary by state, region, and store. You can use this menu or price your own items based on the local market.

Breakfast Ideas

2 Slices of White Toast (unbuttered) $.08

2 Slices of Whole Grain Toast $.30

1 Tbl butter or spread $.10

2 Eggs, 1 Slice of Buttered Toast $.60

2 Eggs and 2 Veggie (1/4cup) Omelette $.80

1/8 cup of shredded cheese $.14

Bagel with 2 Sausage patties $.81

Lunch

Ramen noodles $.20

Instant Raman Cup $.34

Sandwich with lettuce, 1 cheese, & 2 slices balogna $.60

Bagel with Lettuce & 1 oz. deli Meat $91

PB&J Sandwich (white bread) $.24, (wholegrain) $.46

We want to make sure that everyone can easily participate in the fast, including our vegetarian and vegan friends. Each of the menu options below are available for one dollar or less (per serving). Menu items in other sections made provide additional options. 

Price estimates coming soon – prices may vary in your local market.

Fruit-Based Ideas

Apple with 2Tbl Peanut Butter $.45

Strawberry-Banana Smoothie (from frozen w/ice) $.60

Banana with Peanut Butter $.40

Orange $.48

Raisins (snack pack) $.22

Carbs

Baked Yam (med sized) $.50

Baked Potato (med) $.50

1Tbl butter $.10 or sour cream $.07

Protein

Beans

Lentils

Hummus

Nut butters

Veggie burger (dry mix) & Wheat Bun 

Probably the easiest and quickest meal options to get on the go are pre-packaged, dollar meals.

For your convenience, we’ve put together a list of what’s on the dollar menu of the most common fast food chains. Check the menu as some items run a over $1, which is a tough choice when you only have $2 for the day.

Arby’s

Value-Size Shake

Value-Size Soft Drink

Value-Size Fries

Jr. Chicken Sandwich

Jr. Roast Beef

Apple or Cherry Turnover

Jr. Ham & Cheddar Melt

Burger King

Hamburger

Cheeseburger

Crispy Chicken Jr.

Spicy Crispy Chicken Jr.

Rodeo Crispy Chicken

Rodeo Burger

2 Cookies

Soft-Serve Ice Cream

Taco Bell

Beefy Fritos Burrito

Shredded Chicken Mini Quesadilla

Cheesy Bean and Rice Burrito

Cheesy Roll Up

Cinnamon Twists

Cinnabon Delights 2 Pack

Spicy Potato Soft Taco

Caramel Apple Empanada

Spicy Tostada

Beefy Mini Quesadilla

Triple Layer Nachos

Wendy’s

Jr. Cheeseburger

Crispy Chicken Sandwich

4 Pc. Regular or Spicy Chicken Nuggets

Value Natural-Cut Fries

Value Soft Drink

Small Frosty

Black Coffee