I spent two days eating on a budget of just £3 per day and it really opened my eyes to how much I usually spend.

I went to Aldi with my £6 budget for two days, and surprisingly, it was slightly more manageable than I expected.

My shopping receipt. (Image: Hallie Taylor)

The challenge that I set myself is part of a food poverty campaign launched by Eat Social, a social enterprise and sandwich shop in the city.

Running from October 16 to 18, Eat Social is encouraging people to eat on a tight budget and donate the money they would have otherwise spent on food.

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