At 45, Veronica Merritt, a single mother from New York, is openly discussing her financial struggles in supporting her large family of 12. Despite criticism, she stays committed to her kids and works hard to make ends meet.
Veronica shares that the high cost of living has forced her to use food stamps to feed her family. With a yearly food bill of $24,000, she turns to cheap staples like macaroni, hot dogs, and ramen noodles. Despite the financial challenges, Veronica believes her children are her greatest blessing.
As a TikTok content creator, Veronica shares the challenges she faces as a single mother of 12. Although her family gets $1,400 in food stamps each month, it isn’t enough to cover their food expenses. She used to get by on $500 a month, but now she needs $2,000 to $3,000 each month for basic meals.
The financial strain extends beyond food costs. Inflation has greatly affected household budgets, with the average American family spending $1,080 per month on groceries. In addition to regular expenses, Veronica also spends on holidays, birthdays, school supplies, and housing, leading to an annual spending of $58,000.
