Use Case: Community Groups

Can, a busy professional who’s recently decided to focus on healthier eating while keeping an eye on his grocery budget.

1. Discovering the Community Group:
   Can logs into the Affordable & Healthy Eating Hub and navigates to the “Community Groups” section. Here, he sees a variety of groups, including ones based on dietary preferences (like “Plant-Based on a Budget”) and budget goals (like “Low-Cost Meal Planning”).

2. Choosing the Right Fit:
   Interested in reducing his meat consumption while saving money, Can selects the “Plant-Based on a Budget” group. The group description highlights shared recipes, budget-friendly grocery tips, and meal prep strategies that align with his goals.

3. Joining and Engaging:
   After joining, Can is greeted by a welcome post from the group moderator. He introduces himself, mentioning his aim to learn new plant-based recipes that are not only nutritious but also affordable. Group members share their experiences, recommend local farmers’ markets, and offer ideas for cost-effective protein sources.

4. Utilizing the Group Resources:
   Can discovers a pinned post featuring a weekly budget meal planner with a shopping list tailored for plant-based diets. The post includes links to community-shared recipes with detailed cost breakdowns and nutritional information.

5. Ongoing Participation and Impact:
   Over time, Can contributes his own discoveries—such as a local discount grocery store that offers bulk organic produce—and asks for advice on meal prepping with limited time. The community interactions help him refine his meal planning and discover new budget-friendly ingredients, all while connecting with others who share similar dietary and financial goals.