Money's tight

I like Anyas suggestion ?Just wish there was a thumbs up button on her like silver surfers have but they don't think it's necessary!

You might find some cheaper meals here.

www.goodtoknow.co.uk/recipes/pictures/28971/50-recipes-under-1-per-head

There's that recipe book by a girl called Jack: she began a blog about how to feed herself and her son on very, very little. That might help. Good luck.

Could you find cheaper meals to prepare? I don't mean to be offensive but could you make big pots of soup and have beans on toast sort of thing? I bet lots of Grans have recipes for inexpensive meals.
It would be a pity to destabilise relationships with your daughter. Good luck.

If you have a good relationship with your daughter, and it seems you do, why not suggest sitting down with her to plan economical interesting meals for a week at a time.

At this point no money need be mentioned. In the planning the subject of cost will come up and you can tackle the issue together.

I tricky one ! Could you ask her to pay for the meal twice a week? then you are not asking for money which is always awkward . You could say that you are more than happy to cook , clean up after and take care of her child but could do with a little help with providing the food 5 times a week . If you don`t tackle this it will cause you to feel resentful in the long run .

Yes of course your daughter should make a contribution. Either financially or with ingredients. Have you checked out the benefits situation as you are caring for your grandchild.Seems hard if you are doing this and struggling financially.
Why do we find it so difficult to discuss the money issue, is it peculiar to the British ?

Ingredients seems like a good idea, better than asking for money IMO.

Could she perhaps provide the ingredient for meals twice a week? I'm sure if you explain she'd understand.

Also worth digging out some cheap and cheerful recipes.