Use Your Friends Tapingo
Unless you’ve been going to college under a rock you probably know what Tapingo is. It’s a nifty app that pre-orders food. Tapingo can be hooked up to your One Card, but even better it can also be hooked up to your friend’s one cards. However, this is not invitation to be a criminal. Ask your friends who have a plentiful amount of meal plan money to use their Tapingo. They want to get rid of their extra money as much as you want to eat.
Scrounge for Berries in the Forest
Yes, I know, this is Los Angeles the forests aren’t exactly common, but what choice do you have? You’re pretty much broke and there aren’t many options. So, pick some berries, but please God don’t pick poisonous ones. Maybe you should sign a waiver after reading this article so I’m not responsible for anything that happens to you. I recommend buying a book on what berries are poisonous.
Take up Hunting
You remember in middle school when everyone was obsessed with The Hunger Games? Remember when everyone was braiding their hair and taking up archery classes to be Katniss? Remember how weird it was that people literally wanted to be in a battle to the death with their classmates so they could meet a boy who loved them for who they were? Just revisit that phase and take to hunting just like Katniss did! Yes it is a messy business, but it’s what our ancestors did. Channel Grandma Maude and take nature into your own hands.
Dumpster Diving!
This one is a bit gross, but you know about food waste! I’m sure your mom has lectured you about it. I’ve seen tons of perfectly good sandwiches people have thrown in the trash. Just wait until it’s dark out and go for it. You may smell very bad, but you got some slightly rotten chicken. Hey, it’s probably better than the Lair anyway.
Just Postmates…
Maybe this list was a little dramatic, if you got some extra cash lying around just Postmates. No chance of being poisoned, or attacked by a squirrel, or smelling like old diapers. Just ignore this entire list and Postmates. Forget I was ever here… Did you sign that waiver earlier? Yeah, just return that. I’ll be on my way now.