a mother carefully measures out tiny portions of rice and vegetables onto her children's plates using a small spoon. She scrapes every last grain from the pot to avoid any waste. The children wait patiently as she divides the limited food equally among three plates. The pantry behind her shows nearly empty shelves with just a few cans and bags. One child points to his small portion while the mother gently shakes her head, indicating there's no more to give. being very economical and giving very little due to limited resources