Cooking and Meals in Sober Living: How Food Works
How do meals work in sober living homes?
Most sober living homes don't include meals in your monthly rent. According to Marr Inc., you'll handle your own food and cooking, budgeting an extra $100-$400 per month.
Food is rarely included at basic or mid-range facilities. You're responsible for buying groceries and preparing your own meals. Some homes provide pantry basics like salt, oil, or coffee, but don't count on it.
Higher-end facilities sometimes include meals. In Los Angeles County, Puente House notes that meals are sometimes included in facilities charging $900-$3,000+ per month, but it's not standard. Before you move in, confirm what's covered in your agreement.
The good news? Learning to cook and manage your own nutrition becomes part of building independence in recovery.
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Cara writes for the people sober living is actually built for: individuals in recovery and the families supporting them. Her background is in community health, and she covers what the process actually looks like from the other side of the front door. Based in Austin.
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