crdle:
The less you make, the less you need.
I was going to say 1500$ + 1500$ off books and you are done.
1500$ on books allows you to get all sorts of programs (Zero income disallows many tax credits).
1500$ off books allows you to get your non Food Stamp / WIC items.
Tuition & Camp is zero – you can’t afford it, so it gets collected for you as Tzedaka.
Housing is Zero – Section 8 or HUD.
Utilities are small and paid for by programs.
But this is too cynical, so I didn’t post it.
But since you asked…..