You can grow vegetables. Most are pretty cheap if you go to stores like Aldi. They sell a 2 pack of zucchini for like $2. Zucchini my friend. One of the tastiest veggies there is.

And there are many ways to manage stress. You can choose healthy or unhealthy options.

I ain't saying that choice is easy or without work. I'm mearly pointing out that we all have agency.